RN - Registered Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT is seeking a dedicated RN for DAY SHIFT to provide comprehensive nursing care on a 40-hour week schedule. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to evidence-based practices.

Under the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will supervise nursing staff, document precisely, and participate in quality improvement while delivering compassionate, age-appropriate care to residents.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in Connecticut.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Evidence-based nursing practice and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Manage charge of the nursing unit and ensure care delivery.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Supervise CNAs and LPNs to follow the care plan.
• Document timely and accurately per policy and regulation.
• Participate in education programs, meetings, and quality activities.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Prioritization

Education

Associates Degree/Diploma in Nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

RN - Registered Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT

Day Shift / 40 hrs/wk / EOW

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

Summary of Position:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients. Manages charge responsibility of nursing unit and assumes responsibility for the delivery of care to all residents on the unit. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:

a. Medication/Treatment Administration

b. Teaching

c. Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.

2. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.

3. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.

1. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation & facility policy & procedure.

5. Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.

6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.

7. Participates in quality improvement activities as directed

1. Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program

9. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree/Diploma Program, Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Experience: 1-2 years nursing experience in clinical setting preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current RN license in the State of Connecticut

Key Competencies:

Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities; to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff; to effectively interact with residents and staff; organized; ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information; and familiarity with the Care Plan Development.

Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

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