RN/LPN Staff- Day Shift

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!) Plus, you'll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, on site Banking, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for resident care using various nursing competencies such as assessments, care planning, implementation of interventions and evaluation of resident needs and care being provided. Support C.N.A.s to ensure resident care standards are being met and maintained. Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assess, implement, evaluate and/or re-evaluate resident care needs
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatment and procedures in accordance with physician orders, policies and regulatory requirements
• Provide direction and assign daily duties to nursing staff
• Act as a resource for staff concerning resident care and needs and keep management abreast of the status
• Document pertinent information in resident's chart such as nursing interventions, any problems noted,

limitations of resident or significant change in resident's mood, behavior, affect or cognition

• Meet all documentation standards and follow through with all charting requirements; ensure all C.N.A.s meet and maintain medical documentation data and worksheets
• Use and adapt to new technologies, including tools, equipment, methods of application, computerized systems and processes, etc., to impact productivity of department and services; keep job-required technical skills up to date
• Work collaboratively with the team and management to coordinate care and manage outcomes
• Continue ongoing communication with resident, responsible party, physicians and others as appropriate
• Inform nurse manager of any significant resident, family or staff issues or concerns
• Additional duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull to meet the needs of residents

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to make decisions and choices without direct supervision
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Strong clinical assessment skills and clinical competencies

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability and knowledge to care for geriatric or cognitively impaired residents

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia in good standing

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience working with geriatric population
• Experience working with cognitively impaired residents
• Three years nursing experience

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation
• Skill to proactively recognize situations where change is needed and to initiate appropriate action
• Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of other people in different situations
• Ability to create a high-performance work environment where others pull together to complete task

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ability to make decisions and choices without direct supervision
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Strong clinical assessment skills and clinical competencies

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability and knowledge to care for geriatric or cognitively impaired residents

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia in good standing

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience working with geriatric population
• Experience working with cognitively impaired residents
• Three years nursing experience

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation
• Skill to proactively recognize situations where change is needed and to initiate appropriate action
• Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of other people in different situations
• Ability to create a high-performance work environment where others pull together to complete task

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull to meet the needs of residents

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

As one of Richmond's Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and an award winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We expect a lot from those selected to join our team and look for individuals who will pursue excellence in everything they do.

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.