Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Part-Time -
Location:
Newport, RI -
Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
1/10/2021
Job Description
Blenheim-Newport is seeking a professional and caring RN/LPN to join their team. Two Days a week 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Want to make your mark? Join Benchmark, a new type of senior living company. At Benchmark, we impact lives through human connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Are you Called to Care about your work, other people and making a difference? Do you believe that people and teams are Better Together than going it alone? Are you always striving to Be the Benchmark by which all others are measured? Then our core values match. Connect with us –and to what truly matters!
Responsibilities:
- Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
- Is the first point of contact for the care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns
- Closely mentors, guides and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
- Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
- Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence
- Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status
- Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the DON, physician, family, RCA’s, and Executive Director per state regulations
- Successfully implements the plan of care
Job Requirements
Requirements:
• Graduate of an approved RN/Registered Nurse or LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse program (per state requirements)
• Current state licensed as an RN/Registered Nurse or LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse (as required by state regulation) and CPR certification
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable
BENEFITS
We believe in offering our employees competitive pay. To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today!