Competitive pay and outstanding benefits, some of which includes:

• 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

Directs nursing services in the Health Care Center to maintain standards of patient care and advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing services.
This position is 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with flexibility needed to work outside of that should the need arise.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols relating to nursing services.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations for the Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Serves as a resource to the Arcadia Family of Companies (AFC) leadership team.
• Conducts skills training to Licensed Nurses.
• Oversees the MDS assessment and care plan process to assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement and PIC programs.
• Participates in the Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Planning for residents in the Health Care Center (HCC).
• Communicates with residents and family members regarding nursing services.
• Works with scheduler to develop staffing schedules to meet resident needs.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget.
• Oversees the licensed nurses’ staffing schedules for the HCC.
• Actively explores and initiates Ideas at Work projects to improve services and satisfaction.
• Communicates with the Administrator and Medical Director regarding pertinent nursing services issues.
• Oversees annual employee health screening in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• Interacts with residents/clients with patience, understanding and kindness in accord with Arcadia Family of Companies (AFC) mission and core values.
• Exercises caution and good safety judgment in uncertain conditions or situations, and report and/or corrects hazards, potential or actual.
• Respects and observes residents’/clients’ rights and privacy.
• Other duties as assigned by Arcadia Family of Companies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages licensed nurses in the Health Care Center. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Directs and coordinates professional consultant services for the Health Care Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.) in Nursing from a four-year college or university, a minimum of three years Long Term Care experience, and a minimum of 3-5 years management experience and/or training in a healthcare setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Current State of Hawaii professional Registered Nurse license.

Required Competencies

Communication Skills

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

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates sensitivity toward diversity.
• Engages and builds positive relationships with residents and those outside Arcadia 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.

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 Arcadia Community Services’ policies and procedures and strives for adherence.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, monitor, printer, telephone, facsimile machine, calculator, copier and shredder. Proficient in computer skills as determined by Arcadia.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of nursing equipment (i.e. glucometer, BP equipment, Oxygen, Suction Machines, Nebulizer, Defibrillator, Electrocardiogram, etc.)

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

• Use of computers and software applications to input and research data.
• Proficiency in using a computer and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) of software applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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.