Delegating Nurse-Assisted Living

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living ranks prominently among the 5 largest senior housing providers in the US, and is nationally renowned for designing, developing, marketing, and operating a multi-brand portfolio of upscale, luxury senior-living communities.  With over 250 communities in nearly 40 states, and 15,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living, with multiple national brands, is one the largest and fastest growing senior living companies in the United States. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, Discovery continues its rapid growth trajectory to lead the industry in providing desirable communities and exceptional lifestyle and value for our residents all while retaining our family-first culture. We're a 30-year-old innovative company with a rich history of delivering exceptional service and quality care in desirable, enriching residential environments.

Discovery Senior Living is looking for a Delegating Nurse to support our community Lakeside at Mallard Landing.

This role is an exempt position responsible for assisting in the supervision of the nursing department. Serves as the Delegating Nurse, performing all Delegating Nurse responsibilities per COMAR 10.07.14.20. 

Responsibilities: 

• Advocate for all aspects of resident care, including case management and coordination of care, ensuring both the quality of care and the appropriateness of care are acceptable. This includes being a liaison with outside agencies, such as hospice, home health, physical therapy, med options, physicians, pharmacy, families, etc.
• Completes self-medication assessment every three (3) months.
• Completes the comprehensive nursing assessment for residents on admission, re-admission, and every 45 days.
• Updates the Resident Assessment Tool (RAT) annually and with any significant change in condition as needed.
• Provides staff training and education regarding changes in resident service planning
• Manage the clinical oversight of resident care in the Assisted Living
• Reviews and signs all incident/accident reports within regulatory time frame. Coordinates and implements all appropriate interventions.
• In conjunction with Director of Health & Wellness, coordinates supervision of the nursing staff, including but not limited to: coaching, evaluating, retaining, educating, orienting, providing support, scheduling, counseling and payroll as needed.
• Responsible to encourage staff to participate in employee satisfaction surveys and then to improve satisfaction scores each time they are completed.
• Participates in marketing/admission meeting.
• Participates and prepares audits for quarterly Quality Assurance Meeting. Meets with the Assisted Living Manager, Director of Health and Wellness and the pharmacist for pharmacy review.
• Assists in providing staff training per COMAR regulation 10.07.14.19 as needed.
• Reviews and updates the Nursing policies as needed in conjunction with the Assisted Living Manager and Director of Health & Wellness.
• Maintains compliance with all MD COMAR regulations governing assisted living.
• Complies with Medicaid Waiver (remove) requirements for reportable events and incident reporting.
• Participates in the bi-weekly on call coverage and provides floor coverage as needed.
• Performs all other needed duties as assigned by the Assisted Living Manager and Director of Health & Wellness
• Teach medication administration in the Assisted Living and medication tech refresher class.
• Staff ADL competency assessments.
• Medication Pass reviews.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse and Delegating RN with current licensure.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Previous experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Must also possess excellent management and communication skills, which are required to successfully coordinate care with the residents, staff and families.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgement and tact in handling confidential matters.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V