Description

Sherwood Oaks is hiring a part-time Community Nurse!  As a Community Nurse, you will be responsible for the wellness programs of residents living in independent apartments, making daily rounds into the community, and assessing residents' needs. If you are a passionate RN who is interested in a career that provides autonomy, we invite you to apply today!

This is a Monday-Friday daylight position that will work every 4th weekend and rotating holidays.

Join the team that’s providing the highest quality of care to seniors in our communities. With state-of-the-art safety protocols and the support of an academic medical center, UPMC Senior Communities has demonstrated a continued commitment to keeping both our residents and our employees safe and healthy, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Make a true impact at our senior living facilities, where you’ll have the confidence that your care is clinically backed by a best-in-class health care system and the rewarding knowledge that you are changing lives every day.

Responsibilities:

• Explain physician's orders to residents to make sure they clearly understand instructions.
• Provide adequate communication through regular scheduled meetings with the Director of Community Nursing and Health Center Staff to ensure continuity of care and program goals.
• Supervise professional and non-professional staff in all aspects of the community nursing program.
• Work a regular schedule and remain available for emergency calls.
• Exhibit leadership, cooperation and team spirit and act as a role model.
• Work closely in cooperation with the Medical Office Manager.
• Check vital signs, change dressings and complete laboratory work for residents as needed.
• Maintain current CPR/AED certification.
• Assess residents continually for changes in level of care; initiate Functional Assessment Process when indicated.
• Initiate interactions with families and other disciplines to keep them informed of status if condition changes. Help resolve family conflict or concerns referring them to appropriate supportive departments.
• Demonstrate diplomacy and confidentiality when dealing with situations involving residents and employees.
• Participate in all mandatory in-services and committees as requested; attend seminars/workshops pertinent to responsibilities.
• Arrange for ancillary and support services i.e. physical therapy, Home Health, Hospice, medical transportation, and take-out meals as needed.
• Evaluate all emergencies as they occur. Coordinate all necessary services (consults physician, transports to the hospital emergency room, orders diagnostic tests).
• Display interpersonal skills and good judgment in terms of what and how information is communicated.
• Understand and effectively execute the fire and disaster plan.
• Make daily rounds in the community to check on illnesses, accidents, and post hospitalization status.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate pharmacy needs, calling in prescription refills, and refilling medication boxes on a weekly basis for residents who require assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months nursing experience required
• 1 year of nursing experience highly preferred
• Phlebotomy skills preferred
• BSN preferred
• Home Health experience is a plus!

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR OR BLS within 30 days of beginning employmentCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34
• OAPSA


• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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