RN/LPN PART-TIME E/O SAT & SUN ENHANCED LIVING 11PM-7AM

North Hill Needham Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Needham seeks a part-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care, administer medications, and assist with Resident needs during shifts. The role requires effective communication with residents and staff, compliance with health regulations, and a valid nursing license in Massachusetts. The candidate will engage in household routines and ensure that care standards are upheld, offering an opportunity in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must show strong customer support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with Nursing practices.
• Administer medications and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical team regarding Resident care.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer support

Effective communication

Independence

Education

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Massachusetts

Current CPR and AED Certification

Job description

RN/LPN PART-TIME ENHANCED LIVING

Location: North Hill, Needham, MA

Job Type: Part-Time | 16 Hours | 11PM-7AM

Days: Thursday & Saturday

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse provides nursing care in accordance with standard nursing practice and in accordance with North Hill standards of care. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse will assist in conducting clinical rounds and collaborate with the clinical team and the Care Partners regarding Resident care needs.

Job Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists in administering medications per Vista Terrace policies, procedures, and state regulations
  • Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
• Responds to Resident requests for support and uses communication systems appropriately
• Monitors and collaborates with Care Partners and coaches them to ensure Resident care meets North Hill standards
• Responds to Resident requests for assistance and care
• Answers personal emergency response system (PERS) calls promptly
• Actively participates in household routines
• Ensures Resident care needs are met by communicating effectively with the management team and by answering resident requests for care and PERS alarms in a timely manner
  • Ensures all communication is carried over from shift to shift
• Updates individual Resident care plans in collaboration with the Resident, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team
• Recognizes and reports all allegations of Resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, social media exposure, and/or misappropriation of Resident property to the Director of Vista Terrace, the Wellness Nurse Managers, or the Nursing Supervisor and supports the investigation as needed
• Ensures physician order are transcribed accurately and executed
• Participates in QA program
• Ensures Pharmacy and treatment supply usage is efficient to ensure costs to Residents are accurate and not wasteful
• Completes incident reports on a timely basis. Notifies family or point of contact according to policies and procedures
• Reports hazardous conditions, equipment, and incidents to the supervisor on the shift they occur
• Follows safety requirements to include Emergency Management Plan and established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures
• Follows safe food handling per Serve Safe guidelines
• Supervise Care Partners and ensure completion of Resident Care duties
• Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, applicable local laws regarding health, safety, or environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
• When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, memory care training, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed

Education And Experience

• A current license as a Licensed Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts
• Current CPR and AED Certification