RN/LPN (AL) - (Per Diem)

Mozaic Senior Life; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mozaic Senior Life is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to provide nursing care to Residents. You will be responsible for assessment, medication management, and supervising Certified Nursing Assistants.

The role includes working weekends and holidays as needed, ensuring quality care, and collaboration with the assisted living team. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of clinical experience and must possess current RN/LPN licensure.

Join us and contribute to the well-being of our community while expanding your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of clinical experience in a health care setting.
• RN/LPN licensure from the State of Connecticut is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medication program and perform evaluations.
• Assess Residents and implement care plans.
• Document Resident care accurately and timely.

Skills

Clinical experience

Medication management

Communication

Supervision

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

CPR certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides nursing care to assigned Residents in accordance with the policies and core values of Mozaic Senior Life. Practices within the scope of the role of the RN. Responsible for assisting the Salsa in the overall evaluation, implementation, delivery and coordination of Resident care services including assisting in monitoring the medication management program.

Reports To: Salsa

Titles Supervised: Certified Nursing Assistants

(Per Diem) Schedule: Per Diem 7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm shifts available. (Weekend shifts is the current need)

DUTIES

• Assists in supervising the medication program including clarifying, transcribing and carrying out physician orders, performing medication management evaluations, administering medication and treatment, and provides teaching to Residents.
• Performs Resident assessments and implements service care plans.
• Responds to and provides emergency care within guidelines as needed.
• Documents accurate information in a timely, concise manner as required per State regulations and the Community.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with Residents, families, colleagues and other members of the assisted living team to meet Resident and household needs.
• Maintains positive relations with Residents, families and physicians.
• Reports any significant incidents or changes with Resident's needs to Executive Director or Salsa.
• Supervises the CNA's in implementing, delivering and coordinating service care plans to assure compliance with the quality of care.
• Assists Residents with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Assists with the training of CNA's and participates in orientation of new staff.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
• Participates in quality improvement programs.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Jewish Senior Services. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Successfully completes the Medication Management training and the Core Competencies for licensed nurses.
• Works weekends and holidays on a rotating basis according to the needs of the department.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Experience: 1+ years clinical experience in a hospital, home care or similar health care setting
• Licensure: RN/LPN, State of Connecticut, CPR certification