Registered Nurse RN

Seattle, WA
United States

Wesley Homes

501 to 1000 employees

Wesley Homes is a not-for-profit organization in the Pacific Northwest offering retirement communities, home health services and rehabilitation in King and Pierce counties for people who love life.

Wesley Homes’ history is a long one centered on mission and faith-based caring, the cornerstone of all that we do at Wesley Homes.Well known for its Des Moines retirement community, Wesley Homes has been home to generations of Northwest families since 1944. Today, Wesley Homes serves residents in retirement communities in Des Moines and Auburn as well as home health clients in their own homes in King and Pierce Counties.

Wesley Homes’ vision is to build a network of services providing a continuum of care for older adults. This network offers a comprehensive array of services so that residents, clients and their families receive the care they need in the place that they live without having to leave their community.

Wesley Homes is a faith based organization providing retirement communities and a network of services for older adults.

With love and joy, we are called to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of those we serve.

We affirm the worth of all those we serve and those who provide service.

Company Info

Job description

Wesley Homes Lea Hill, a non-profit, continuing care retirement community in Auburn, Washington, has a unique opportunity for full time RNs in a newly constructed, state of the art 36 bed Skilled Nursing Center built to provide Transitional, Sub Acute and Long Term Care. The resident centered architectural design provides 34 private rooms and 1 semi private room, configured in a neighborhood concept. It is located near a major medical center yet on a park-like campus, the setting is beautiful. Low nurse-to-patient ratio. Double shift/weekends only position available if desired.

The RN  Team Leader promotes and restores residents’ health collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary teams; providing physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families; supervising and evaluating assigned team members such as the CNA. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following facility and nursing philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.

Benefits for this full-time position include, medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid-time off (PTO), paid holidays, employee assistance program, and more! Compensation is negotiated based on experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Makes rounds to observe and evaluate the physical and emotional status of each resident at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed.Alerts the RCM to resident needs that require immediate attention.

Assures that the Certified Nursing Assistant completes resident care activities in a timely, efficient, and appropriate manner that meets the residents’ needs and preferences.

Assists in problem solving of resident care needs with the resident and certified Nursing Assistant. Communicates recommendations and concerns regarding care to the RCM.

Completes performance feedback, evaluations, and corrective action with appropriate staff as assigned and as needed.

Administers medications and treatments in a timely manner and documents as appropriate.Monitors response to medications and treatments and communicates to the physician when necessary.Orders and re-orders medications and supplies when necessary.

Performs the narcotic count each shift with the on-coming shift.Any discrepancies are immediately communicated to the RCM and Director of Clinical services.

Responds to, evaluates, treats, investigates and documents resident accidents/incidents as per facility guidelines. Completes the incident report and submits to the RCM for review.

Documents the residents’ assessments, treatments, skin care, infections and change in condition as per facility guidelines, in the electronic health records system. Places the resident on the 24 hour report and initiates alert charting as per facility guidelines.Contacts the physician, family and/or DPOA when a condition change occurs.

Assures that the CNA’s concerns regarding the resident are listened to, investigated, assessed and treated in a timely manner. Includes the RCM as necessary.Reports the need for plan of care revisions to the RCM.

Assists the RCM in the admission and discharge residents and may participate in resident care conferences.

HIRING PREFERENCES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Registered Nursing (RN) license for Washington State.

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree in Nursing or related field

Knowledge of Federal and State guidelines along with the WAC’s for skilled nursing facilities.

Previous Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Experience with IV’s, maintaining pain infusion pumps, and feeding tubes.

Current CPR card.

Able to provide 2 positive professional references.

Able to pass drug screen, DSHS & WSP background inquiries.

Able to embrace Wesley Homes mission, vision and values.

Company Description

Wesley Homes is a not for-profit organization that provides a network of services offering a continuum of care for older adults. Retirement Communities and Health Services for (and by) people who love life.

It is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Wesley Homes has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We will only review applications that come through our website, www.wesleyhomes.org/careers. Please be sure to complete our on-line application if you want to be considered for this position

Work location: Seattle, WA

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