NURSE (LPN OR RN) Per Diem and Part Time

Shifts

• Per-Diem: Monday and Friday 3 PM- 11 PM; Tuesday 7 AM- 3 Pm and every other weekend 7 AM- 3 pm
• Part Time: 2 weeks days 3- 11 pm and every other weekend 3-11 pm

Compensation

• RN: $34-$42/hour DOE
• LPN: $32-$37/hour DOE

General Qualifications

• Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the dementia residents/participants and diverse populations.
• Sensitive to issues of grief, loss and guilt family members experience through placing a loved one in a facility.
• Ability to follow written and spoken English.
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments and schedule changes.
• Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with other departments, staff, residents and families.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond during off duty hours to resident problems and emergencies on a bi-weekly basis rotating with the Lead Care Nurse.

Specific Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
• advanced degree in health services.
• 1-2 years experience with geriatric/dementia population.
• At least 2 years experience supervising CNAs or Home Health Aides.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstration of strong clinical and documentation assessment skills.
• Knowledge of community support services.
• Experience in Assisted Living and Day Program preferred.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Resident Care Nurse will work in collaboration with the Lead Care Nurse to evaluate, train, and supervise direct care staff in activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and infection control to ensure the providing of quality care consistent with Assisted Living and dementia care guidelines.
• Documents and monitors the medication management program and distribution of medications to residents by CNAs.
• Provides competency training for all resident care assistants in demonstrating competence in Self Administered Medication Management Program (SAMM).
• Trains and supervises staff in medication administration and coordinates with pharmacist and other suppliers/vendors for medication delivery and accuracy. Keeps all medication sheets updated.
• The Resident Care Nurse administers non-inject able medications such as orals, drops, inhalers and topical ointments to residents whose service plans so specify.
• Documents and monitors health records and medical information, dementia evaluation history and current records reflecting resident’s physical and mental health.
• The Resident Care Nurse will work in collaboration with the Lead Care Nurse in the planning of the monthly staff schedule.
• Maintains written documentation.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies, personal care and incontinent needs; monitors and report to Office Manager any expenses charged back to families.
• Works with Lead Care Nurse and other departments to maintain AL/Nursing operating budget.