RN- Registered Nurse (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K retirement plan matching

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Masonicare at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT seeks a RN for per diem shifts to provide and coordinate care focused on residents’ optimal health in an assisted living setting.

The role requires independent practice, strong communication, and the ability to educate residents and families. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, orders, and supervision of care staff, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in CT; CPR certification.
• Sufficient nursing experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments to establish resident care plans.
• Develop, implement and evaluate resident plans of services.
• Transcribe, implement and evaluate physician orders promptly.
• Educate and supervise residents and families regarding AL procedures.
• Coordinate the plan of services and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Supervisory skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

RN- Registered Nurse (PER DIEM)

Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT

PER DIEM

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Assisted Living, assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents, providing and coordinating care which is focused on achieving the residents optimal functional level of health within the framework of supportive and restorative care, health counseling and teaching, case finding and referral. Understands the Mission, Vision and Values of Masonicare, and Masonicare Assisted Living.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Performs initial and ongoing nursing assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed resident plan of services.
• 2. Develops, implements and evaluates resident plan of services.
• 3. Transcribes, implements and evaluates physician orders in a timely manner.
• 4. Provides education, supervision and counseling to resident and family regarding AL procedures and other care needs.
• 5. Provides coordination of the plan of services and maintains continuity of care with other professionals.
• 6. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner.
• 7. Conducts supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required.
• 8. Arranges and participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
• 9. Perform other duties as assigned.
• 10. Assessments, completed as often as necessary based on client's condition but not less frequently than every one hundred and twenty (120) days, and prompt action when a change in the client's condition would require a change in the client's service program.
• 11. Referral to appropriate professionals or agencies, whenever the client's condition necessitates, including the provision of current clinical information ensuring that if the client's condition is no longer chronic and stable, services of a licensed home health agency are engaged or other appropriate arrangement are made.
• 12. Planning for clients who shall no longer receive or require the services of the assisted living services agency.
• 13. Implementation or delegation of responsibility for the availability of nursing services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. *This may include On-Call responsibilities.
• 14. Nursing services, which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
  • a. client teaching
  • b. wellness teaching
  • c. health promotion
  • d. disease prevention
  • e. Responsible for medication administration and delegation of supervision of self-administered medications as specified in subdivision (4) of the subsection.
• 15. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Experience: Sufficient nursing experience in clinical setting

Licensure: Current RN license in the State of Connecticut; CPR Registration certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Able to work independently. Able to handle multiple demands. Interpersonal, written and organizational skills. Personal computer skills. Mentoring skills. Supervisory skills.

Physical Demands:

Considerable standing/walking, Lifting, transferring residents. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Working Conditions:

Possible exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Possible exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Varied and unpredictable situations. Potential for emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Protective Equipment:

Eye Protection, Face Protection, Gown, Lab Coat or Apron, Mask, Non-Sterile Medical Gloves, Sterile Medical Gloves.

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 major 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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