About the position
Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you! UP TO $1500 SIGN ON BONUS! Receive a referral bonus when referring nurse colleagues (CNA, LPN or RN)! Must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Massachusetts. Competitive pay based on experience: CNA - $18.00 - $23.00. We will pay your way through an LPN program or associate-level RN program. At North Adams Commons, we have been caring for area families since 1981, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality.
- Demonstrate respect, attention and awareness toward the diversity among the people we serve.
- Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the resident in accordance with their care plan.
- Identify and participate in QAPI process or leave as area of development.
- Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents.
- Maintain resident rights and confidentiality.
- Document all ADLs in electronic health record.
- Observe and report symptoms, reactions and other changes in condition promptly.
- Routinely turn and position residents as required by care plan.
- Comply with all aspects of residents' rights and report any incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violations of resident rights.
- Honor resident right to refuse care and report such refusal to nurse supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment.
- Answer resident call bells promptly and courteously.
- Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
- Take and document temperature, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, and heights and weights.
- Ambulate and transfer residents using the appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
- Use only the equipment you have been trained to use and report any defective equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
- Assist and escort residents to appointments such as the hair salon or attending activities, church services or doctor's appointments.
Requirements
- Must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Massachusetts.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Generous time off
- Exceptional health insurance
- Up to $1500 sign-on bonus
- Referral bonus for referring nurse colleagues
- Paid training for LPN or associate-level RN program
