• Employer paid Medical, dental, vision, drug insurance, Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance = Estimated Annual Value of $7,300 (Full Time)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous company contribution = 8.5% match after one year
• 11 Paid holidays, vacation (10+ Full Time), and sick leave accrual up to 90 days
• FREE employee meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) with PAID meal and break periods for employees working in our communities
• Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become CNAs
• Best practices, very safe engaging work environment for all, and much more!

Purpose

Provides nursing services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care for all residents. This position is Full Time (40 hrs. per week) Assisted Living from 5am to 1pm & 1pm to 9pm any day of the week including weekends.

Essential Functions

• Participates in admissions, discharges, and evaluation procedures for all residents, to ensure appropriate assessments and documentation are completed in a timely manner and meets State and Federal requirements.
• Conducts nursing assessments, administers professional nursing services, and monitors nursing care services and treatments administered to all residents.
• Assists with Telehealth/Telemedicine appointments.
• Assists in the development, maintenance, and revisions of the residents’ service plans;
• Oversees medication administration, ensuring adequate ordering, receiving, documentation, safe storage and disposal of physician-prescribed medication for residents. Conducts regular review of medication documentation.
• Works in conjunction with the Clinic Manager to ensure resident assessments are completed in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Responds to the Emergency Call alarms. Assesses residents’ physical and mental conditions, performs first aid and takes other appropriate action as indicated.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare providers regarding orders, nursing services, and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Informs residents’ families of changes in the residents’ conditions.
• Promptly reports concerns or complaints to the Assisted Living Manager. Communicates effectively and courteously with residents, families, and visitors.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs annual employees’ and residents’ PPD skin testing/screening. Administers other immunizations ordered by physicians in accordance with our policies and procedures.
• Oversees CNAs and Clerk to ensure proper resident services are rendered.
• Communicates effectively with other departments regarding residents’ care concerns or issues.
• Completes incident reports, conducts root cause analyses of incidents, and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Participates and assists during emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Quality Improvement programs.
• Ensures compliance with all of the organization’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced; establishes and maintains a close liaison with residents and families.
• Assesses employee injuries or emergencies, performs first aid and takes other appropriate action as indicated.
• Maintains sufficient supplies and monitors proper operation of medical devices and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Arcadia Family of Companies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists with the supervision and oversight of CNAs, CMA and Clerk. Conducts performance evaluations of assigned staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 2-3 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Current State of Hawaii R.N. license and First Aid/CPR certification.

Required Competencies

Communication Skills

• Communicates well, both verbally and in writing.
• Recognizes the need to speak carefully and professionally.
• Utilizes discretion and tact for sensitive and confidential matters.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates sensitivity toward diversity.
• Engages and builds positive relationships with employees and those outside the organization to achieve positive results for our residents.
• Encourages people to work together.
• Accepts suggestions and constructive criticism to strengthen capacity and understanding.

Continuous Learning

• Continues to seek learning opportunities and integrates knowledge into work practice and personal development; shares knowledge willingly with others.
• Works with others to gain knowledge; learn from others’ experiences and expertise.
• Completes necessary training and education to ensure department’s effectiveness.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth related to clinical standards of practice, gerontology, rehabilitation, regulatory agencies, and infection control.

Productivity/Efficiency

• Performs Essential Functions and Required Competencies with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes own personal and professional limitations and seeks assistance as required.
• Identifies organizes and prioritizes workload, tasks and schedules. Disseminates information to appropriate parties.
• Independently conducts follow ups to ensure timely completion and compliance.
• Understands and summarizes activities and actions into concise data.
• Recognizes situations that require tact, confidentiality or acknowledgement.
• Insights on resources/contacts and attempt to broaden base.
• Acts as a resource person to all staff regarding policies and procedures and strives for adherence.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, monitor, printer, telephone, facsimile machine, calculator, copier and shredder.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and articulates subjects and issues. Provide suggestions and recommendations that are realistic and practical towards resolution or completion.
• Courteously and professionally works with staff and vendors to resolve problems.
• Analyze problems and develop strategies for resolution.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in using a computer and applicable software programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and and designated electronic medical records software (Health MedEx Vision software). Capacity to learn and master other applicable software applications.

Physical Demands

While performing their essential functions, employees are occasionally exposed to the following conditions:

• Air conditioned office environment;
• Indoors without air conditioning;
• Outdoors—all types of weather; and
• Hazardous materials.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.

Please apply by clicking the "Apply" button

If you do not have a resume or if your resume does not include all employment you have held in the last 10 years, please complete and attach the Employment History form (located at the bottom of the page) to your application for employment. Please note that you must save the document to your computer or device before you upload the file.

Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations:

Arcadia Retirement Residence
15 Craigside
Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center
Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services
Arcadia at Home
Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia

The Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer