Agency RN

Integritus Healthcare, Inc.; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Integritus Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse in Adams, MA to provide basic nursing care and collaborate with health team members. The role involves administering medications, documenting patient status, and ensuring patient safety following established procedures. Candidates should have an Associate degree and at least one year of experience in a long-term care setting. Join a committed team in making a difference in patient care and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure and inserting catheters.
• Document patient care and assessment of patient status.
• Teach patients appropriate health information.

Responsibilities

• Performing direct patient care using established procedures.
• Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding patients’ needs.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Communication with RNs and physicians

Collaboration with health team

Emergency response

Education

Associates or better

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
• Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
• Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
• Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
• Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
• Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
• Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates or better.

Experience

• 1 year experience working in a long-term care setting.

Licenses & Certifications

• REGISTERED NURSE

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