Nurse/LPN- Per-Diem

Nurse

The Nurse is responsible for monitoring residents' condition, assessing their needs, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide the best possible care and advice to the residents. Per-Diem, Days and Overnights, Weekends (12 hours shifts)

Compensation: LPN $32/hr-$37/hr DOE; RNs: $34-$42/hr DOE

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; advanced degree in health services.
• 1-2 years experience with geriatric/dementia population.
• At least 2 years experience supervising CNAs or Home Health Aides.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstration of strong clinical and documentation assessment skills.
• Knowledge of community support services.
• Experience in Rest Home or Aging services setting preferred.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, monitor, implement, and evaluate the treatment and care plans for each participant.
• Participate in the ongoing monitoring of each participant's health status through direct contact with primary care provider and family.
• Carry out with primary care provider orders for each participant, including vital signs, medications, blood sugar monitoring, and treatments.
• Implement and supervise therapy treatments as recommended by physical, speech, and/or occupational therapists.
• Schedule participant's medical appointments as needed and obtain pertinent medical information.
• Assist, monitor, and instruct participants regarding personal hygiene, the use of special aids, accident prevention, ambulation, and transferring skills.
• Maintain inventory of medications and medical supplies, monitor expiration dates, and order supplies as needed.
• Assist Nursing Director with medical record keeping.
• Carry out health teaching on an individual and group basis.
• In conjunction with Nursing Director, responsible for documentation of initial health assessment and care plans as well as monthly nursing notes and reassessment forms.
• Assist participants in any way needed with the Activities of Daily Living, i.e. toileting, changing clothes, and cleaning up because of incontinence, eating, as is necessary or assigned by supervisor.