Nurse Practitioner - Assisted Living Region
Location: Multiple locations - Washington, DC 20019
Type: Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an extraordinary individual for an equally extraordinary opportunity!
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the overall safe operation of the Resident Care Departments of the Assisted Living DC region
The NP is responsible to evaluate and manage the clinical program and provide oversight to the Resident Care Department and nurses at each community in compliance with Department of Health regulations.
This position ensures community compliance with all applicable Federal, State and District of Columbia regulatory agencies.
The Residences at Kenilworth Park is currently open and in lease-up near the Aquatic Gardens. The second community, is presently being built. The Residences at Benning Metro will be unique. Located in NE Washington DC’s Benning Ridge neighborhood. It is conveniently located adjacent to Benning Metro and due to open in 2025.
The first two communities are the beginning development of several truly affordable assisted living communities in the District.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
Ensure that the community Resident Care Department is compliant in identification and assessment of the clinical status of potential residents including complete nursing assessment and consultation with current Primary Care Physician prior to admission.
Ensure that each clinical file includes a statement from resident’s primary care physician indicating any physical or emotional limitations, and certify that the resident is appropriate for the community.
Continuously audit each community medication management program and ensure that resident assisted medication management is compliant.
Periodically review the coordination of health-related services for residents.
Oversee Wellness Nurse in development of service plan for each resident according to current Federal, and District of Columbia regulations and HallKeen Assisted Living Communities policies.
Provide ongoing supervision of residents’ health related activities: complying with health care instructions provided by PCP or other health care professionals.
Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director.
Ensure that the Wellness Nurse evaluates each resident following a hospitalization, incident, accident, injury or illness.
Ensure completion of resident assessments and service plans per District of Columbia Regulations
Actively work to ensure that all activities of Resident Care staff including staffing, scheduling, training and in-services, safety, evaluations and new hire orientation of new staff are compliant and stabilized.
Act as community OSHA Liaison.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner with a current license in good standing.
Certification or licensed per state or District of Columbia guidelines.
Must successfully complete all HallKeen Assisted Living Communities specified training programs.
Ability to Supervise staff
Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
Physical Demands:
Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
Benefits:
Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.