Registered Nurse

Countryside Health Care of Milford • Full-time • Milford, MA, US • 1w ago

Description

Countryside Health Care of Milford currently has Registered Nursing positions available on all 3 shifts but has a great need for 3-11 and 11-7. We are looking for dynamic, team-oriented Registered Nurses who enjoy working with a variety of patients to assist them with obtaining optimum function either within the LTC setting or to assist them with their successful return to home from our active Rehabilitation Unit. Countryside Health Care has an impeccable reputation within the community. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible schedules.

Purpose: To conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on the assigned unit in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and give accurate and concise report on each resident/patient at change of shift
Give report to C.N.A.’s at beginning of shift and receive from them before end of shift
Oversight and management of C.N.A.’s assigned to that unit, including daily assignments, setting and monitoring breaks and evaluating needs for improvement
Authority to discipline/counsel C.N.A.’s
Management of all resident/patient care on that unit, including updating nursing care plans and C.N.A. care plans with changes and new orders
Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals and revisions
Review C.N.A. documentation, vital signs, bathing, weights, I&O’s, BM’s
Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned
Make daily rounds and is aware of all resident/patient conditions on that unit and reports pertinent data to Unit Manager or designee
Notify MD/NP and resident/patient responsible party of significant changes in condition
Evaluate resident/patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided
Promote effective restorative nursing techniques
Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies
Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations
Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic count according to pharmacy and facility policy
Maintain/order/obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies and equipment as necessary for the unit
Assist with editing and end-of-month changeover as assigned
Weekly skin checks and administration of treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress
Finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of MD/NP if outside parameters
Obtain specimens, follow up with lab and notify MD/NP of results
Assist with meal trays, call lights and alarms
Clean, re-stock and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift
Contact MD/NP/families as necessary
Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately
Admit, transfer and discharge residents on assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes
Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy
Complete nursing log at end of shift
Assist with orientation and staff development
Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities
Deliver direct resident/patient care when necessary
Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the DNS or designee
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

403B

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Night shift

Holidays

Weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Requirements

New graduates accepted - 1-year experience preferred
Must be currently registered as a Professional Nurse in Massachusetts State (BLS, ACLS - Required)
Candidate must possess good interpersonal skills
Computer literacy is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility
Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices

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