RN - Registered Nurse (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke in Shelton, CT, is seeking a Per Diem RN for the provision of professional nursing care. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will manage unit charge responsibilities and ensure delivery of care to all residents on the unit.

Responsibilities include medication administration, teaching, supervision of CNAs and LPNs, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree/Diploma Program, graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: 1-2 years nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Assumes professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including medication/treatment administration, teaching, and supervision of nursing staff.
• Performs ongoing assessments using the nursing process to establish an interdisciplinary care plan.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate treatment.
• Documents information accurately and timely as required by regulation and policy.
• Supervises CNAs & LPNs to ensure adherence to the plan of care.
• Participates in educational programs and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

English literacy

Education

Associates Degree/Diploma Program

Job description

RN - Registered Nurse (PER DIEM)

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke

Shelton, CT

PER DIEM

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. 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. 2. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
3. 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.
4. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation & facility policy & procedure.
5. 5. Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
6. 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. 7. Participates in quality improvement activities as directed
8. Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program
9. 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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