Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Heron’s Key is a Community of “People Helping People”. If you want to look back at the end of the day and feel the difference you have made, you will want to join our team. You will have the ability to greatly influence the care and service provided to our Seniors and the opportunity to create long-lasting relationships that will impact many lives.
Heron’s Key, is a premier life plan community located in Gig Harbor Washington. We are dedicated to providing our residents the best senior living experience in the Puget Sound area and offer a full continuum of care from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.
The Licensed Nurse is responsible for managing resident-directed health services and supervising the day- to-day resident clinical needs during assigned shift.
You’ll be caring for our residents and we want to care for you. We offer:
100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Flexible schedules to support school and life schedules
Competitive wages and excellent benefits
16 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days
403(B) match up to 5%
Flexible Spending Account
Gym
Free onsite parking
Beautiful walking paths around the community
Primary Responsibilities:
Practices high standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the nursing department.
Provides resident directed services that honor individual lifestyles and preferences.
Consults with attending physicians for treatments, medications, rehabilitation, etc.
Notifies attending physicians, family members and members of the neighborhood team when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
Completes medication and treatment passes in accordance with state regulation and facility policy.
Completes medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies and chartings.
Provides leadership with coaching and mentoring to the neighborhood team. Provides supervision for NACs’ daily tasks and routine care of residents.
Assists nursing assistant staff in providing direct care when needed. Actively assists nursing assistants answer resident initiated call light service requests.
Complies with all Washington Boarding Home rules and regulations.
Establishes with Neighborhood Team a resident-directed Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) with DPOA notification, for each resident and ensure all changes are communicated.
Revises NSA to ensure they are current and that appropriate care is delivered.
Ensures that all members of neighborhood team are aware of the content of the NSA and that their care reflects the approaches outlined in the plan.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Current unencumbered Washington State LPN or RN license.
Food Handler’s permit, CPR and First Aide.
AED or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Willing to seek out new methods and principles, incorporating them into existing nursing practices.
Regular, dependable and reliable attendance.
Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision.
Here’s what one of our residents shared about their experience in skilled nursing:
“I was in horrific shape when I arrived. The staff was phenomenal. The Nurses and CNA'S were very kind and helpful. They kept my spirits up. The activities center was great keeping me entertained. I always looked forward to going there. The PT and OT staff were beyond exceptional. They supported me every step of the way. The facility is beautiful and extremely taken care of with daily cleaning and sanitizing. The food was quite good. This is why I rated it 5 Stars.”
Please contact the Human Resource Department with any questions. Heron’s Key is an equal opportunity employer.
We’re prioritizing safety for our employees and residents, their families and our communities by requiring the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees.
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