Gorham House

Foster a fun work environment centered around celebrating the lives of our residents Plan and lead daily programs within the community Develop opportunities for team members from other departments to create and lead programs  Plan and execute special events for residents in collaboration and partnership with the sales and marketing departments Recognize and honor the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning programs, events and holiday celebrations Develop rapport with residents to encourage participation in community programs and events Acknowledge, understand and promote the SLC wellness model by offering opportunities for residents to experience programming in 7 areas of wellness (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, & environmental)  Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events and newsletter that meets SLC program and brand standards by the first of each month Organize and lead trips outside the community to enhance the opportunities for residents to remain connected to the greater community  Develop partnerships inside of and outside of the community to enhance program and event offerings Promote the lifestyle at the community through an active social media presence and positive partnership with the sales and marketing departments  Oversee the resident ambassador program Support and participate in setting up the seasonal/holiday décor of the community Responsible for keeping program flyers, bulletin boards and digital signs up to date and meeting SLC and Brand standards.   Perform work tasks in a way that preserve each resident’s dignity, privacy, and confidentiality Responsible for hiring, training, developing and mentoring dept employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation Human Resources guidelines Secure and maintain all department equipment and supplies Manage the department budget and expenses Document and maintain all records as required to effectively manage the department 

Transport residents and perform community errands as assigned.  Ensure that all residents who use the transportation are returned safely to the building. Assist all residents in and out of the vehicle as needed.  Maintain cleanliness of vehicle by performing and/or scheduling regular interior/exterior cleaning. Report mechanical needs and repairs and assist in coordination to have repairs completed.

Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor. Provide emotional and social support to residents. Document daily log of assistance. Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns. Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents. Respect residents’ confidentiality.

$1500 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates.  Generous shift differentials. Days / Evenings / Nights / Part Time / Full Time available Take and record vital signs. Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output. Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor. Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. Transfer, position, and turn residents. Provide skin care to residents. Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care. Provide nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services. Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor. Provide emotional and social support to residents. Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns. Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents. Respect residents’ confidentiality.

As part of the admission process, meet with the resident and family to review policies on advanced directives, resident rights, and discrimination. Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of Resident problems/needs. Provide/arrange for social work services as indicate by resident/family needs. Assist residents, as needed, with financial planning. Keep the resident’s family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment. Maintain a current list of community resources to facilitate referrals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of social work practice in job situations. Able to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet established standards of quality. Demonstrate satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, community and interdisciplinary staff. Demonstrate assessment skills sufficient to evaluate residents’ behavior, to collect data to evaluate psycho- social needs, risk factors for psycho- social deterioration and residents’ responses to interventions. Able to interpret and explain resident behavior to staff in way that fosters understanding, facilitates treatment and respect for resident rights and minimizes use of chemical and physical restraints. Implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life.

Gorham House is a multi-level community with a 68 bed skilled, nursing and mental health component that is looking for an RN with leadership skills to join our dedicated, results driven team! Ensure, with assistance of the Staffing Coordinator, that appropriate and adequate staffing is in place on all nursing units, all shifts, every day. Complete and maintain all reports, i.e. I/A logs, monthly QA log, e-Interact, etc. and submit timely to corporative representative as required. Chair/attend meetings to include the weekly At Risk, weekly MC, care plan as per invitation, daily morning stand-up and clinical, etc. Consult with the ADON and Charge Nurse/Unit Manager to identify, investigative, educate, and discipline nurses related to care or skill issues as indicated. Oversee the clinical processes/systems in the facility to ensure that practice is maintained as per Senior Lifestyle standards, policies & procedures and within state and federal regulatory guidelines. Manage the survey process when present in the facility. Coordinate with the Admissions Coordinator to review all potential admissions identifying potential care, behavioral, family issues and the facility’s staff ability to care for. Monitor current health records, follow-up on incidents and issues with skilled residents and/or families, and schedule meetings as needed. Follow-up as indicated with falls, infection control, skin issues, unusual occurrences, medication delivery error, and any other issues requiring the attention of a senior administrative member. Ensure, review, and follow-up with quality assurance parameters including chart audits, log audits, and the scheduling of in-services as indicated. Develop and maintain a working relationship with professional providers of care to skilled residents both within and outside the facility. Maintain a professional and informative relationship with both the NHA and ED of the community, keeping them abreast of nursing issues as they develop and any potential impact on the facility.

$3,000 Sign On Bonus! Openings for:
Full time | Part time | Per Diem | Evenings | Nights Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new grads! Responsible for medication supervision/administration in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation. Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans.  May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the Director of Nursing. May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as indicated.  Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community. Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation. Respond quickly to all emergencies. Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members. Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information. Understand role in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.

$3,000 Sign On Bonus! Openings for:
Full time | Part time | Per Diem | Evenings | Nights Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new grads! Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation. Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans. May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the director. Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community. Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation. Respond quickly to all emergencies. Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members. Provide educational meetings for residents and staff. Understand roll in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.     May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed. 

$3,000 Sign On Bonus! Openings for:
Full time | Part time | Per Diem | Evenings | Nights Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new grads! Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation. Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans. May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the director. Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community. Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation. Respond quickly to all emergencies. Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members. Provide educational meetings for residents and staff. Understand roll in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.     May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed. 

Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents based on established nursing protocol. Observe and assess for: pain/discomfort, oxygen therapy, all drainage, all dressings, and any incontinent elimination which may have occurred. Assure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and timely and integrate the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care. Assure that medication administration is correct, according to the established nursing policies and procedures. Supervise all resident assignments to nursing team members, and assure special instructions are given to team members. You will play a pivotal role in the admission process, utilizing your nursing expertise to assess, plan, and coordinate the transition of residents into our facility. Assist with the orientation of new staff members.