CRMA Team Lead

Freeport Place provides one of the finest independent living communities in Maine. Freeport Place is a place where active seniors enjoy the independence they want with the assistance they need to make a rich and rewarding lifestyle for many years to come. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Freeport Place Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide support to the licensed nurse in the coordination of resident care services. All related functions shall be in accordance with the applicable federal and state regulation, established standards, and company policies and procedures.

• Coordinates receipt of pre‑admission resident care information
• Physician orders including medications, treatments, diet, labs, code status, etc.
• H&P
• Standing orders
• Coordinates completion of monthly progress note including significant changes and implementation of the service plan. May be responsible for completion of some monthly progress notes as assigned.
• Schedules/manages resident medical and other appointments
• Completes and transmits pharmacy orders/reorders. For residents who use pharmacies other than the provider pharmacy, notifies responsible person of need for medication fill/refill and documents such notification according to facility policy. Tracks orders/reorders to ensure timely provision of medication to residents.
• Provides physician notification of significant changes in resident status as directed by nurse when available or as needed.
• Transcribes physician orders (including any scheduling, cross reference updating, or signatures required).
• Completes assigned sections of the MDS‑RCA
• Performs clinical software data entry:
  Physician Orders (medications, treatments, diets, labs, etc.)
• Resident Face Sheet
• MDS‑RCA
• Service Plan
• Files/purges medical records on a regular, systematic basis.
• Print monthly MAR/TAR and caregiver documentation record.
• Conducts pre‑implementation audit of MAR/TAR monthly (in conjunction with nurse where available)
• Conducts post‑audit of MAR/TAR for errors monthly. Forwards results to nurse consultant / RC Director.
• Monitors/ensures completion and appropriate documentation of weekly/monthly weights and vital signs.
• Monitors and coordinates renewal of ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders
• Monitors and coordinates thoroughness and renewal of psychotropic drugs orders.
• Monitors and coordinates completion of annual physical.
• Monitors and coordinates completion of physician ordered labs.
• Maintains/updates all assignment sheets and care schedules (bathing, vital signs, PCA/CRMA/CNA staff assignment sheets, etc.)
• Monitors and ensures cleanliness/orderliness of all medication/nursing supply areas
• Reviews documentation from physician visits, hospitalizations, etc. To ensure diagnosis and allergy list for each resident is current.
• Screens/Acts as first responder for all telephone or in‑person requests for “The Nurse.”
• Perform direct resident care when assigned.
• Provides medication administration when assigned and on‑call rotation.
• Provides supervision or assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including transferring, mobility, locomotion, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting and personal hygiene. Will assist as needed with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) including managing appointments, managing finances (on‑site personal funds, use of telephone, transportation, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation/service, and shopping as assigned or as necessary).
• Provides supervision or accordance with each resident’s service plan and taking into account the resident’s personal goals, choice, and preferences, abilities and strengths in order to enhance the resident’s life experience and reduce the effect of losses.
• Performs services in recognition of each resident’s rights.
• Conducts orientation and training with team leader as directed by Administrator/RC Director.
• Attends required continuing education programs (in‑services) to ensure that knowledge of current drugs, standards, policies and procedures, issues affecting the elderly, and facility policies and procedures is maintained.
• Follows all established safety and infection control policies and procedures in carrying out duties.
• Immediately reports all accidents/incidents and injuries to the RC Director and completes the appropriate incident reports.
• Monitors for and immediately reports unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment in accordance with the established company policies and procedures.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes a positive work atmosphere.
• Participates in an on‑call rotation to assist in the coverage of shifts.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care