RN - Registered Nurse (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp • Shelton, CT

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients. This role involves managing the charge responsibility of the nursing unit and ensuring the delivery of care to all residents on the unit, practicing Evidence-Based nursing.

Requirements

• Associates Degree/Diploma Program, Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• 1-2 years nursing experience in clinical setting preferred
• Current RN license in the State of Connecticut
• Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff
• Ability to effectively interact with residents and staff
• Organized
• Ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information
• Familiarity with the Care Plan Development
• Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including medication/treatment administration, teaching, and supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.
• Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation & facility policy & procedure.
• Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees