Registered Nurse (RN) - Part-Time - Days - Eventide Lincoln Care Center

Job Details

The Charge Nurse provides and ensures that the highest degree of nursing care is provided in accordance with the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations as well as the philosophy, policies and procedures of Eventide.

Essential Job Duties

• Follows through on physician’s orders in accordance with Eventide's policies and procedures.
• If appropriate, receives and records physician’s orders.
• Prepares, administers, and/or supervises administration of medication, treatments and other nursing services as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures.
• Observes seniors/clients assigned to him/her in regard to physical, mental and psychosocial status, reporting condition changes in a timely manner to immediate supervisor and provides follow-up with family and physician as directed.
• Takes and accurately records vital signs.
• Diligently observes seniors/clients skin per Eventide's policies, proactively taking steps to avoid pressure ulcers.
• Completes procedures and documents the appropriate information on the senior’s/client’s medical record in a timely manner according to Eventide's policies and procedures.
• With particular attention to accuracy and timeliness, follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
• Provides direction and monitors Med Aides who are delivering medications to seniors/clients.
• Follows through on the comprehensive care plan as developed for each individual senior/client.
• Provides supervision and education to seniors/clients for the self-administration of medications.
• When applicable, assists in teaching the senior/client and/or caregiver the necessary skills to allow the senior/client to return to his/her home.
• Aids in writing and implementing a comprehensive nursing plan of care.
• Updates the plan based on changes in the senior/client physical and/or emotional state.

Compensation

At Eventide, we value our employees and offer a competitive starting pay range of $36-$40.32 per hour for RN's based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are also available, for select positions, paid on employment status and shift worked.