Job Description

Overview:
Full Time Evening Nurse Leader, RN

RiverWoods Exeter is currently hiring for a RN Nurse Supervisor to join our team! This is a full time positions working Evenings during the week (3 shifts) with 12 hour shift weekend work every other weekend.

The Nurse Supervisor will function as a resource for staff nurses and licensed nursing assistants, support nursing staff to manage challenging situations whether they are clinical or psychosocial and provide support with residents and families directly as required in the role.

The Nurse Supervisor will also take on the role of team nurse when needed for staff relief. Additionally, the Nurse Supervisor must also be able to function as a team nurse as stated below:

• To assist in assessment and data collection, development and implementation of the plan of care for the residents and to ensure that consistent and appropriate nursing care is provided.
• To administer medications, provide direct skilled nursing care, supervise direct care partners, and to assist in the education of residents, family members and staff regarding health care issues.

RiverWoods is the Seacoast's premier life care community, offering three levels of care - independent, assisted living and skilled nursing. Founded in 1994, our non-profit organization is dedicated to the belief that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life. Here, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

At RiverWoods, you can expect to find a fun, energetic and friendly team of people who enjoy working together and creating excellence for our residents. Our staff, residents and trustees are partners in open communication in the development of our organization.

We offer:

• Scholarship & tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay & shift differentials
• Great health benefits and generous earned time off
• 403b retirement program with company match
• High staff-to-resident ratios
• Employee meal program
• Use of fitness facilities/pool
• Wellness incentive programs with cash bonuses
• Non-Profit

Responsibilities:
Under the general direct supervision of the Director of Health Services and general supervision of the Assistant Director of Health Services, with established company and departmental policies and procedures, and in accordance with NH and Federal Healthcare regulations, the Nurse Leader will provide fluid clinical support and guidance in alignment with the previously outlined secondary purpose. In addition, the Nurse Leader must also provide the essential functions of the Team Nurse role when required and as outlined by the following:

• Manages and coordinates the care of residents utilizing the nursing process.
• Performs professional duties in accordance with facility policies/procedures and standards of professional practice, State of New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, OBRA and HIPAA.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate individualized resident care plans. Updates care plans as necessary. Participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Institutes care protocols as indicated including: falls prevention, safety and elopement, behavior management, weight management, skin integrity, bowel/bladder management, infection control guidelines (Standard Precautions), and pain assessment and management.
• Assesses and documents changes in residents' physical or mental status and reports findings to the primary care physician and treatment team. Provides complete clinical data to facilitate decision-making.
• Provides leadership and direction for direct care partners. Prepares daily assignments and delegates workload appropriately. Supervises direct care team members through observation and evaluation of direct care results and performance.
• Establishes positive working relationships with team members, residents and family members to facilitate open, direct communication.
• Obtains, administers and documents medications and treatments given to residents following professional guidelines and Nursing department policies. Inventories and maintains locked system for narcotics.
• Cooperates with the overall needs of the facility in times of increased demands.
• Completes nurses notes and other required documentation (monthly summaries, fall investigations, wound and skin assessments, etc.) in a timely manner following established procedures. Accurately transcribes all physician and NP orders and communications according to policy and procedure.
• As part of the nursing management team shares responsibility of being on call for in-house staff. This may mean assuming coverage as team nurse in any of the units in the event of inadequate numbers of staff to care for residents

Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree or Diploma from an accredited college, university, or nursing school.

EXPERIENCE: Long term care facility and specialized knowledge of nursing care of the elderly and rehabilitative nursing is preferred.

CERTIFICATION: Must hold a nursing license within the State of New Hampshire. Certified in intravenous administration preferred. Must maintain CEU's annually. Must maintain CPR certification. The Nurse Leader must be Resident Assessment Tool certified.

RiverWoods is committed to providing the highest level of service and care to our residents and team members.

In an effort to do this all employees would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

For assistance with your application call 603.658.1541 or email [email protected] directly.

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England's Largest Family of CCRCs

Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

If you're looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future - then RiverWoods is for you. more