Riverview Retirement Community opened its doors in 1959 and has a rich history of satisfied clients and staff. We pride ourselves on our culture where we elevate and celebrate the lives of our residents. We seek great hearts who care and want to do work that changes lives. Our caring staff, board and volunteers are dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical, and social needs of our residents. Even though we were founded by local area Lutheran churches, we celebrate and respect all faiths. We strive to be leaders in Senior Living Communities through our faith-based culture of caring, quality, safety, and service. Come see our amazing campus and meet the people here, we'd love for you to join our team!

Why Riverview?

• Have great attendance, you'll be entered to earn a free month of rent on us!
• Set schedules available for a great work-life balance!
• Paid vacation and holidays, free medical & dental insurance for full-time employees, staff appreciation events and employee referral bonus programs!
• Free access to our state-of-the-art aquatics and fitness center which includes our pools, spa, indoor walking track and exercise studio!
• Access to our Campus Café which sells fancy drinks and delicious food from our kitchen!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Wellness, the Charge Nurse oversees the total resident care provided on each assigned shift. Demonstrates extensive inter-team communication, displays leadership and direction, while recognizing individual worth of all team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervises and assigns all care given by nursing employees on each assigned shift. Delegates responsibilities to Med Tech and NAC. Assign work appropriately as needed.
• Coordinates staff call offs and staffing need with staffing coordinator and triage staff assignment as necessary.
• Monitors Quality Assurance daily when making resident rounds. Monitors such items as resident record charting, meal charting, and other records checking for completeness and accuracy.
• Notifies the DCW/Care Coordinator/Administrator of any change in condition of residents or other situations on the floor.
• Informs resident's family and physician of all changes in the resident's condition. Makes calls to physicians for changes in resident's needs.
• Performs timely documentation (accurately and appropriately) in resident record and on internal forms as needed.
• Makes rounds with providers as visits occur and follows through on new orders.
• Responsible for narcotic key and count of narcotics.
• Coordinate with Nurse Delegator and DCW if medication error occurs for timely intervention and staff education as needed.
• Monitors med cart audit, med room and treatment room for outdated medications and ointments. Coordinate needed change with Nurse Delegator and DCW.
• Assures that necessary paperwork and other duties required for admission or discharge of residents has been completed. Initiates care plan for new admits.
• Supervises and assists with the care of critical residents.
• Reviews, revises and submits corrected physician orders for monthly printing as assigned. Reorders medications for residents as needed.
• Works with central supply and NAC to assure that all supplies needed for the med room and treatment room have been ordered. Stores supplies in proper place when order arrives.
• Implements and monitors for infection control including assignments of clean and dirty utility rooms.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work as part of a professional medical team to provide the highest degree of quality resident care. Able to relate tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, consultants and the general public.
• Must comply with current personnel policies and procedures including knowledge of abuse and neglect reporting procedures and ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
• Must comply with current Tuberculosis Test requirements.
• Attends assigned nursing meetings, in-service education classes, and other meetings required to stay informed of current nursing practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Current/Active unrestricted LPN or RN license with the State of Washington at the time of application.
• CPR and First Aid certified at the time of hire or within 30 days of hire (class provided).
• Washington State Food Handler's permit at the time of hire and maintained while employed.
• Ability to communicate verbally & in writing, in English.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with geriatric population

Benefits

• For full time: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, generous 403(b) match program, optional voluntary life insurance and company paid Long Term Disability and Life insurance. You also receive paid time off benefits of PTO, Holiday and Sick time. We have a Medical and Dental plan that is FREE for full time employees as well.
• For part time: generous 403(b) match program, PTO, Holiday pay and Sick time

Please visit our website at www.riverviewretirement.org for more information or to apply!

Riverview Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.