Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

(LONG TERM CARE)

(SHORT TERM REHAB

(SKILLED NURSING)

Now Hiring – Registered Nurse – Newton, MA

Min $45/hr - Max $51/hr

Compensation will be based on, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, credentials, employment status, and work schedule

CareOne at Newton

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the Shift coordination and oversight of the nursing process for residents assigned to his or her care. Responsibilities include both the direct and indirect provision of care according to each resident's nursing and medical plan of care and in accordance with state and federal regulations and accepted nursing standards of practice. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide direct nursing care to assigned residents in accordance with the nursing process.
2. May be assigned to function as Medication/Treatment Nurse, unit Charge Nurse, or Supervisor.
3. Direct day to day functions of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, assuring compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and processes.
4. Provide assessment of and responds to resident conditions utilizing the nursing process.
5. Work cooperatively with other members of the facility interdisciplinary team.
6. Maintain effective communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team utilizing facility processes in order to assure the highest standard of care is maintained for each resident assigned to his or her care.
7. Complete and ensure LPN and C.N.A. documentation of care and services rendered according to facility policies and procedures.
8. Complete reports such as the 24-hour change in condition report, Incident and Accident reports, etc. according to the facility policy and procedure and as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.
9. Provide immediate response to situations of resident risk such as allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property.
10. Report incidents timely and to appropriate persons per facility policy.
11. Ensure timely and accurate medication and treatment administration.
12. Communicate to physician and documents changes in resident condition utilizing both objective and subjective nursing assessment.
13. Document and implement changes in nursing and medical plans of care.
14. According to facility policy and procedure, assure that all members of the interdisciplinary team are aware of and understand changes in resident nursing and/or medical plan of care.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree from credentialed school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• 1 year of related nursing experience