Registered Nurse Consultant
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Job Location:
Freeport, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care skilled rehabilitation memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantics long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
POSITION SUMMARY
The RN Consultant assists the administrator by performing administrative responsibilities in the overall delivery of the responsibilities of the RN Consultant as outlined in the state regulations.
The RN Consultant will assist First Atlantic Healthcares southern facilities that include Portland Center of Assisted Living (Portland) Hawthorne House (Freeport) and Montello Manor (Lewiston).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees nursing care and assures the Nursing Department is in compliance with all state rules and regulations meets the facilitys and ANA standards of care and is in compliance with any applicable Federal rules / guidelines.
- Assures all nursing personnel have received appropriate training orientation and evaluation to deliver quality care.
- Assures all nursing personnel promote and maintain positive relationships with each other other departments residents families visitors and all community agencies.
- Researches and recommends improved methods of delivery of nursing care. Coordinates CQI process.
- Collaborates with the Management Team to implement strategies to assure the delivery of quality care and a timely admission and discharge process.
- Supports administration in meeting census and case mix goals.
- Demonstrates interest in self-growth professional study and knowledge update. Keeps license current.
- Demonstrates inter-departmental cooperation / collaboration and committee participation. Consults appropriately and is receptive to supervision / guidance.
- Dependable and demonstrates excellent attendance.
- Follows facility policies and procedures.
- Reviews resident medical records care procedures and practices in the nursing department assesses the resident for appropriate care based areas assessed and develops a written report which is given to the Administrator per state regulations. Must be familiar with state regulations.
- The position requires travel as the RN will rotate between three First Atlantic facilities ( PCAL Montello Freeport Place).
Education and Experience
- Managerial knowledge
- Experience in nursing; minimum of two (2) years preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Grasp of clinical nursing issues and ability to teach / direct staff.
- Ability to lead the nursing department in such a way to meet the high standards of the facility.
- Ability to work under pressure with interruptions.
- Capability to plan organize and direct nursing service for the residents.
- Ability to evaluate nursing service employees.
- Ability to teach correct clinical nursing methods.
- Knowledge and understanding of federal and state rules and regulations.
- Ability to comprehend supervise and practice safety procedures and practices.
- Ability to be employed per state regulations / or as deemed necessary.
Certificates and Licenses
- Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maine
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Stillwater Healthcare is located in Bangor, Maine. We offer long term care, nursing services, and skilled rehabilitation services.
