Job Description

What makes National Health Care Associates (NHCA) a GREAT fit for you?

Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with superior care delivered by staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, service, and excellence in an environment where individuality, dignity, and value of those who are served, as well as those who serve, is nurtured and appreciated. We believe that life, at all stages and with all of its challenges, is a precious gift to be shared and celebrated. It is our privilege to participate in the lives of our residents, their friends and families by offering them not only physical but emotional care, comfort, and support.

At National Health Care Associates…We Touch People’s Lives.

Who You Are:

·         Kind, Compassionate, Service Minded, & Excellence Driven

·          

·         What We Offer:

·         · An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

·         · · Medical/RX plans HMO’s & HSA

·         · · Multiple Dental Plans

·         · · Vision Plan

·         · · Paid STD with voluntary buy-up

·         · · Paid Life Insurance with voluntary buy-up & dependent coverage

·         · · LTD coverage

·         · · 401(k)

·         · · Competitive wages

·         · · Ample paid time off

·         · · Shift/weekend differentials

 

 

What You Will Do:

Makes decisions relevant to the operation and management of the facility during the assigned shift.

Verifies that the resident's physician and family are notified when there is a significant clinical development in the resident's condition or if the resident requires immediate medical care.

Makes decisions concerning staffing in the facility such as replacing call-outs, authorizing overtime, and reassigning personnel when appropriate.

Directs proper handling of resident care emergencies.

Makes house rounds and consults with charge nurse concerning new admissions and acutely/seriously ill residents.

Assumes other duties as assigned by ADNS.

What You Will Need:

Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.

Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignments.

Registered Nurse licensed in the State of employment. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.

 

Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement at National Health Care Associates:

At National Health Care Associates, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our patients, our employees, and our culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

more