Rn/Lpn Part-Time Enhanced Living 11Pm-7Am

North Hill•Needham, MA

18h•$36 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse provides nursing care in accordance with standard nursing practice and in accordance with North Hill standards of care. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse will assist in conducting clinical rounds and collaborate with the clinical team and the Care Partners regarding Resident care needs.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, memory care training, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
A current license as a Licensed Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts
Current CPR and AED Certification
Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a hospital, assisted living, long term care facility or other related health care facility is required
Proficient with computer software programs and EMR

Nice To Haves

Experience working with dementia patients is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in administering medications per Vista Terrace policies, procedures, and state regulations
Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
Responds to Resident requests for support and uses communication systems appropriately
Monitors and collaborates with Care Partners and coaches them to ensure Resident care meets North Hill standards
Responds to Resident requests for assistance and care
Answers personal emergency response system (PERS) calls promptly
Actively participates in household routines
Ensures Resident care needs are met by communicating effectively with the management team and by answering resident requests for care and PERS alarms in a timely manner
Ensures all communication is carried over from shift to shift
Updates individual Resident care plans in collaboration with the Resident, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team
Recognizes and reports all allegations of Resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, social media exposure, and/or misappropriation of Resident property to the Director of Vista Terrace, the Wellness Nurse Managers, or the Nursing Supervisor and supports the investigation as needed
Ensures physician order are transcribed accurately and executed
Participates in QA program
Ensures Pharmacy and treatment supply usage is efficient to ensure costs to Residents are accurate and not wasteful
Completes incident reports on a timely basis.
Notifies family or point of contact according to policies and procedures
Reports hazardous conditions, equipment, and incidents to the supervisor on the shift they occur
Follows safety requirements to include Emergency Management Plan and established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures
Follows safe food handling per Serve Safe guidelines
Supervise Care Partners and ensure completion of Resident Care duties
Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, applicable local laws regarding health, safety, or environment