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Sippican Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center lists this RN Per Diem opportunity in marion, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Per Diem Registered Nurse- Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures.
FLSA: Non-exempt
TITLE OF SUPERVISOR
Unit Manager / RN Supervisor
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES
Certified Nursing Assistants
POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience
Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut.
Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
CPR certified.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.
Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.
Working Conditions
Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Accountability The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization's Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in-services.
Communication The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner, through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and / or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with Supervisor.
Customer Service The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible and caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and the effectiveness of the organization.
Leadership The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self-development.
Teamwork The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Willingly assists other personnel if requested. Teamwork is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by collaboration, partnering or cooperating with others
Trust and Respect The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers. Modeling the goals and philosophies expressed in the organizations Mission and Code of Ethics. This competency is characterized by those actions and behaviors that contribute to creating an environment where all individual’s rights are respected and upheld and are treated equitably and with dignity.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures.
Understands and upholds responsibilities concerning safety, accident, and fire prevention.
Understands and upholds the Resident's Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential.
Follow and comply with all State and Federal regulations as well as established Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Maintain all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
Project a professional image always.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administers medication and treatments according to the physician's orders.
Assumes responsibility for ordering medications.
Transcribes, documents, and implements physician's orders.
Makes nursing assessments during each shift.
Gives daily shift report to Certified Nursing Assistants assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift. Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit. Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift.
Gives and takes nursing report on assigned unit. Communicates essential information to appropriate parties.
Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours.
Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans on a regular basis and as the resident's condition changes.
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences as requested.
Assists the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed.
Participates in the yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps that need to be taken to improve their performance.
Assists the Staff Development Coordinator with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel as needed.
Collaborates with nursing supervisor in documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and recommending the suspension or discharge of an employee.
Notifies nursing supervisor and resident’s physician and family of a change in the resident’s condition or an accident/incident involving the resident.
Assumes any duties that are assigned by the RN Supervisor/ADNS to provide optimal achievable quality resident care.
Assumes all responsibilities of the R.N. Supervisor in his/her absence or as directed by the ADNS.
Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director.
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Worksite address
marion, MA, 02738, US
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