Quality Assurance Nurse - 15 Craigside in Halawa, HI

The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization committed to providing senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate, and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of every resident, client, and member we serve.

Why Join Us

Employees are the heart of all we do. We foster an environment of compassion, understanding, integrity and open communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment that puts our residents, clients and members first. Each day we enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. Come join us to be part of our remarkable team where every member is valued!

Enjoy the Benefits
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible spending account, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more.
• Free Employee Meals: More time to relax and let our chefs take care of your meals.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10-20 vacation days based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays – and yes, your birthday is a paid holiday!
• Sick Leave: After 90 days of employment, you receive 5 days of sick leave and can accrue up to 90 days, ensuring you have the support and flexibility you need when it matters most.
• Professional Development: Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias, empowering you to enhance your professional skills; and much more!

What You’ll Do

To provide nursing services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care for all residents. To provide oversight of the Clinic/AL CNA staff. To assist the Clinic Manager in oversight of the Assisted Living Program, Clinic Operations, and the Clinic Licensed Nurse (LN) staff.

Compensation
• Annual Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $110,000.00

Work Schedule
• Full-time: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Must be flexible to work weekends and adjust shift schedules as needed to support floor coverage.

Responsibilities
• Participates in admissions, discharges, and evaluation procedures for all residents, to ensure appropriate assessments and documentation are completed in a timely manner and meets State and Federal requirements.
• Conducts, schedules, reviews initial/annual nursing assessments, administers professional nursing services, and monitors nursing care services and treatments administered to all residents.
• Assists in the development, maintenance, and revisions of the residents’ service plans or service plan updates;
• Oversees medication administration, ensuring adequate ordering, receiving, documentation, safe storage and disposal of physician-prescribed medication for residents. Conducts regular review of medication documentation.
• Works in conjunction with the Clinic Manager and Clinic Licensed Nurses to ensure resident assessments are completed in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Responds to the Emergency Call alarms from apartments or other areas in facilities. Assesses residents’ physical and mental conditions, performs first aid and takes other appropriate action as indicated.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare providers regarding orders, nursing services, and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Promptly reports concerns or complaints to the Clinic Manager. Communicates effectively and courteously with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs monthly skill check for Licensed Nurses in identifying training needs.
• Provides oversight of incident reports for completion and conducts root cause analyses of incidents with implementation of corrective actions as needed Provides oversight of the daily activities of the Clinic/Assisted Living Licensed Nurses/CNAs by:
• Coordinates and conducts ongoing training and in-service programs for the Licensed Nurses /CNA staff, as needed;
• Coordinates and conducts Nursing Shift Reports, as needed;
• Coordinates and conducts new Licensed Nurse staff employee orientation and training programs;
• Assists the Clinic Manager in reviewing the CNA staffs’ documentation and effectiveness of services;
• Assists the Clinic Manager in carrying out Performance Management activities for Licensed Nurse, including the creation of individualized staff development goals;
• Participates and assists during emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Quality Improvement programs including but not limited to generating utilization reports/routine reports and analyzing or reviewing trends.
• Ensures compliance with all of the organization’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced; establishes and maintains a close liaison with residents and families.
• Assesses employee injuries or emergencies, performs first aid and takes other appropriate action as indicated.
• Maintains sufficient supplies and monitors proper operation of medical devices and equipment.
• Performs annual employees’ and residents’ PPD skin testing/screening. Administers other immunizations ordered by physicians in accordance with our policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with other departments regarding residents’ care concerns or issues.
• Assists the Clinic Manager and Social Worker with information gathering and completion of Long-Term Care Insurance forms.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides oversight of Licensed Nurses staff. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

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/Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 2-3 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
• Current State of Hawaii R.N. license
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

Computer Skills

Proficiency in using a computer and applicable software programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and and designated electronic medical records software (Health MedEx Vision software). Capacity to learn and master other applicable software applications.

Physical Demands

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; push and pull. 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
• Hazardous materials

Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations:

Arcadia

15 Craigside

Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center

Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services

Arcadia at Home

Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia

Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law.