Delegating RN, Assisted Living–Oregon

Position Focus: This RN Delegator role will primarily support communities located in Oregon.

Location Preference: Candidates who reside in Oregon are strongly preferred.
Licensure Requirement: Must have the ability to be licensed in Oregon.

General Purpose

The Delegating RN for Assisted Living or Nurse Delegator plays a pivotal role in ensuring residents receive exceptional care by expertly delegating nursing tasks, providing comprehensive staff training, and meticulously overseeing medication management services.

This position also assists in coordinating and completing resident assessments to ensure all individualized service plans are accurate and up-to-date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Delegates Nursing Tasks: Delegates nursing tasks in accordance with applicable state nursing laws and practice acts, maintaining consistent communication with residents, their families, and their healthcare practitioners.


* Provides Staff Training: Develops and delivers training to staff on health-related services, including but not limited to personal care and medication administration best practices.


* Conducts Resident Assessments & Planning: Assesses the health, functional, and psychosocial status of residents.

Actively participates in the development of individualized service plans, assisting in the comprehensive management of care and services to maximize residents' ability to remain in the assisted living environment.


* Oversees Documentation & Communication: Monitors and ensures accurate documentation and clear communication of resident care and services.

Collaborates with the leadership team to ensure resident records are completed promptly and maintained in strict adherence to company policies and state regulations.


* Manages Medication Services: Maintains and oversees all aspects of medication services, including staff training, direct staff oversight, pharmacy coordination, medication room organization, and medication system integrity.


* Assists with Infection Control: Supports the management of Infection Control protocols.

Provides essential training to staff on infection control practices, investigates and reports incidents of infection, and meticulously tracks infection data.


* Ensures Regulatory Compliance & Continuous Learning: Maintains current, in-depth knowledge of all rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to resident care.

Stays informed of industry and healthcare trends and standards, applying new knowledge to meet the evolving needs of residents.

Seeks additional expertise and advice when necessary to ensure resident needs are met and proper practices are consistently followed.


* Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned to support resident care and facility operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


* Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.


* Demonstrated delegation experience in the state assigned is required.


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