Nurse (RN or LPN)

Nursing On Demand; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nursing On Demand is seeking RNs or LPNs for per diem shifts, primarily every Friday from 8a to 4p at our contracted assisted living sites in the Boston area. Responsibilities include supervising medication, assisting with daily living activities, and coordinating care under the direction of the Resident Care Director.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of nursing experience, is licensed in Massachusetts, and can participate in staff training and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with the medication program for residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and independence.
• Coordinate appointments and services for residents.
• Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
• Report significant incidents and changes to the Resident Care Director or Executive Director.
• Assist in assessments and service plans for residents.
• Assist in training assisted living staff and orient new staff.
• Attend and participate in in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Care Assistants.
• Must be available for holidays and weekends.
• Ensure compliance with elder care regulations and related policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

HIPAA compliance

Customer service focus

Education

Massachusetts nursing license (RN or LPN)

Job description

We are looking for RNs or LPNs that are open to working per diem shifts. Every Friday from 8a - 4p and when needed. This is working at one of our contracted sites and other similiar assisted livings, as well.

Job Summary:

The Wellness Nurse is responsible for assisting the Resident Care Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of Resident Care services at the Community. Nurse will also oversee and monitor the medication management program and aides intermittently as they provide care to residents.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years of nursing experience. You will be trained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Assist in supervising the medication program and assisting the residents with self-administration of their medication.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living and Independent with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Coordinating appointments and services for the residents.
• Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
• Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Resident Care Director or Executive Director.
• Assist in the completion of resident assessments and services plans.
• Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participates in orientation of new staff.
• Attend and participates in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Care Assistants.
• Must be available for holidays and weekends.
• Is knowledgeable of and complies with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs regulations for assisted living communities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Massachusetts.
• Able to apply common sense understanding of situations and to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Required Behavior:

• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs. Maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to be tactful; maintains confidences, and fosters an ethical work environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit to others; handles all situations honestly.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs.