Nurse Consultant

Full-time Nurse Consultant opportunity to split time between two dynamic Assisted Living Communities in Arlington, WA and Bothell, WA. Competitive benefits, flexible schedule, no weekends, independent work environment. Training available for qualified RN. Fax resume to: 503-588-3531 or email: employment@mtwestret.com  JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Consultant is to promote the health and well being of each resident by providing accurate nursing assessments, giving appropriate input to the development of care plans, and educating management staff on the appropriate and proper care of each resident.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Together with the Administrator, assess the health condition and health care needs of the resident prior to and upon move in to the facility.
• Establish the appropriate level of care for the resident.
• Serve as a liaison, if needed, between facility, applicant's family and appropriate medical personnel. (Assist facility to problem solve when a change in the resident's health status occurs. Coordinate with other community health care professionals, such as the home health agency, to acquire use of their expertise when necessary.)
• Actively participate in the development of the resident service plan. (Participate in service plan conferences, as needed. Update Service Plans when needed, assuring that residents are being accommodated at their appropriate level of care. Advise Administrator(s) when resident can no longer be cared for at facility.)
• Monitor status of resident's health condition and initiate actions in response to changing needs. (Read communication log and check alert status whenever in the community.)
• Oversee, in conjunction with RCC, the establishment of a medication administration program. (Appropriate medication documentation and administration system for each resident.)
• Conduct periodic re-assessments of resident's health needs.
• Teach staff/residents other tasks that may be delegated and/or assigned.
• Delegate and/or teach concepts of (non) complex nursing tasks.
• Supervise staff/residents/others who have been delegated and/or assigned nursing tasks.
• Perform selected medical tasks that reflect an unusual or unique condition in a resident or that cannot be delegated (IM injections).
• Assure all orders are transcribed correctly. (All medications have specific parameters and diagnosis.)
• Oversight responsibility for training/orientation of new employees.
• Oversight of LPN's assessments and documentation of resident needs.
• Report to Administrator immediately any problems or concerns about staff ability to perform their job.
• Provide to Administrator any appropriate changes or actions needed in the resident's service plan.
• Weekly audit of Medication Administration Program.
• Review all communication with staff and physician.
• Determine if resident is appropriate for admission and remains within our level of care.
• Monitor LPN's ability to provide appropriate staff education.
• Provide education to staff when needed.
• Perform all TB tests if RCC is not an LPN.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of basic scientific principles necessary to provide competent nursing care.
• Ability to assess human responses to actual or potential health problems.
• Understanding of the normal dosage, action and common side effects of most medications in common use.
• Ability to utilize the principles of teaching and learning, which are employed in both patient and staff teaching.
• Ability to relate to individuals of varying culture, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL: Currently licensed in the state as an R.N.
EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience as a licensed R.N., preferably in a community based care setting.
REFERENCES: Demonstration of successful experience.