At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We offer:
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A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
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Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!) Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
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On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, on site Banking, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
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Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
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Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
As the Home Health & Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse you will provide oversight for personal care, homemaker/companion and private duty nursing care to promote maximum health and independence for clients. Incorporate appropriate resources and provide for continuity of care. Provide routine visits and treatments for clients/residents who have acute or chronic difficulties interfering with health, safety, and independence. Make visits on campus and in the community. Document care provided.
Shift Details:
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define scope of practice.
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Respond to emergency calls from independent living residents.
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Visit residents upon request for services, including on return from hospital stay or level of care change to determine the type personal care services needed. Assess and refer residents to skilled home health or other levels of care as appropriate.
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Supervise personal care aids and nurse assistants in following individualized plans of care
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Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care
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Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
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Assess patient/family response to care
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Ensure communication of information to appropriate team members. Notify physician and Clinical Coordinator of significant changes in client’s health status. Involve family members or other supportive persons as appropriate in assisting residents with their health care
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Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
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Comply with agency policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety
EQUIPMENT:
- Must have experience with all types of office equipment, i.e. copier, fax, multi-line phone system
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway; climb at least 2 flights of stairs and be able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.
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Must possess good verbal and written communication skills • Must be able to meet deadlines, work under limited supervision.
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Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support)
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Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization
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Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers • Proof of motor vehicle insurance
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least one year of nursing experience in Hospice, Home Health or a Skilled Nursing Facility
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Current and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- High standard of integrity. Displays actions consistent with statements. Truthful; elicits trust and respect. Approachable and open to constructive feedback.
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Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation; inspires team to meet challenges & implement strategy. Works cooperatively with others; success in building alliances within and among work units to achieve goals and objectives.
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Discover and meet wants and needs of customers through a commitment to service orientation.
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Sound judgment to make decisions promptly based on analysis of situations when dealing with challenges and/or with adverse conditions and to communicate them with clarity, purpose and commitment.
Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.
If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.
As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and an award-winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.
Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We expect a lot from those selected to join our team and look for individuals who will pursue excellence in everything they do.
Westminster Canterbury Richmond at Home provides skilled nursing and therapy services to our residents in Independent and Assisted living as well as to the Greater Richmond community at-large who are experiencing complex deviations in health. Through clinically grounded care plans and a holistic approach towards physical restoration and healing, Westminster Canterbury at Home’s care team restores our residents health, maximizes their functional capacity and helps them maintain a healthy and vital lifestyle while aging in-place.
Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
