Night Nurse ( LPN or RN ) 11p-7a

Centstone HC•Haverhill, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of RN. This role involves observing and reporting resident symptoms and conditions, administering medications and treatments as prescribed, and maintaining accurate resident records. The position also includes transcribing physician orders, placing drug orders, assisting with resident assessments and care plans, and performing direct resident care as needed. The nurse will also participate in ongoing in-service education and may assume Charge Nurse responsibilities. Additional duties include preparing/coordinating CNA assignments, calling physicians, booking tests/labs/x-rays/appointments, assisting physicians with rounds, checking meal trays, directly supervising CNAs, performing admissions and discharges, notifying appropriate personnel of resident status changes, and updating care plans.

Requirements

Current CPR/AED Certification
Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to recognize changes in the condition of residents and to take action required.
Able to read, write and speak in English in a legible and understandable manner.

Responsibilities

Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.
Administer medications as prescribed by physician.
Give treatments as ordered.
Count narcotics and maintain record of same.
Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.
Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.
Place drug orders.
Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.
Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.
Perform direct resident care as necessary.
Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.
Participate in ongoing in-service education.
Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.
Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments.
Responsible to call MDs.
Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments.
Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures.
Check meal tray for accuracy.
Directly supervise CNAs.
Perform all treatments and assessments as required.
Perform resident admissions and discharges.
Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status.
Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status.
Documentation/nurses notes.
Responsible for updating care plans.
Answers to nurse managers.