Registered Nurse (Per-Diem)

VITRA Health•Brockton, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitra Health is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success! We are looking for a Per-Diem Registered Nurse to join our team at our Adult Day Health facility in Brockton. Vitra’s Adult Day Health (ADH) center in Brockton, MA is a daily care facility designed to meet the physical, functional, and social needs of seniors or individuals with disabilities, including those with complex medical or rehabilitative needs.

Requirements

RN Massachusetts license required
Previous experience in an Adult Day Health setting or comparable work experience
1-2 years of direct service experience working with the elderly, chronically disabled, individuals with memory loss and/or Dementia
Excellent knowledge of clinical standards and regulations
Strong time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Able to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both English and Cape Verdean Creole or secondary language is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide nursing assessments for each participant upon admission, change in status and discharge.
Coordinate participant’s care with all relevant parties (family, guardian, physicians, nursing facilities, and residential providers) and maintain appropriate documentation of such care.
Supervise medication management services, nursing services, and medical treatment required for a participant’s inclusion in the program.
Maintain a database of medical documentation appropriate to a participant’s inclusion in the program.
Write and update nursing notes as necessary to address significant changes and health care teaching in each participant's health record.
Respond appropriately to any acute changes in a participant's health or daily activities.
Provide appropriate health care education for each participant and legally authorized representative.
Obtain reports and approval of treatment plans from primary care physicians, coordinate participant's care with the primary care provider and, if applicable, community service providers.
Review the nursing and medical services, developmental skills training program and needs of each member monthly and participate in the quarterly review process for each participant.
Ensure ongoing education, training, and professional development of all program staff that is relevant to care of participant.
Observe and monitor each client's participation within the program and document pertinent information in the progress notes including reasons for being absent from the program and follow up.
Monitor participant's individual dietary and supplemental feeding plan as prescribed by that participant’s own physician.
Provide leadership necessary to ensure a positive team approach.
Supervise the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for participants by implementing program policies regarding the environment, safety and security of participants.
Serve as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values.
Show a genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve and commitment to the diversity of our clients and team members.
Mentors and supports team members.
Other duties, responsibilities and opportunities as needed.