Registered Nurse II; Benefited - CONTINUOUS

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Registered Nurse II – Full and Part‑Time, Benefited, Multiple Shifts – Continuous (2500055B)

The Veterans Home at Chelsea is a state‑funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full‑time residential accommodations and educational and social services. The Home staffs approximately 330+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services to veterans, including 24/7 care for terminal illness and residential, social, and educational services.

• Provide overall delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse resident veteran population.
• Identify, evaluate and reassess veteran health status and response to treatment; confer with assigned doctor for treatment modalities.
• Collaborate with other health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes, including physical/occupational therapy, hospice, and geropsychiatry, and participate in program planning and development.
• Partner effectively with residents, families and significant others, providing psychosocial support in coping with emotional, mental, medical and physical decline or impairment.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy, allergies and other necessary veteran data; transcribe and implement orders.
• Identify healthcare‐associated infections and appropriate interventions in conjunction with the Infection Control processes.
• Foster the Chelsea Veterans Home mission, vision and operational policies while maintaining regulatory and department compliance with Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations.
• Facilitate instruction to other nursing personnel, including techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Investigate complaints by veterans and/or staff; facilitate methods of treatments, room assignment and attempts to resolve issues.
• Maintain personal and professional growth and proficiency by attending in‑services, seminars and workshops; remain current with healthcare trends and contemporary nursing practices.
• Participate in daily or weekly staff meetings to discuss patient status and other concerns; serve on other departmental committees as needed.
• Provide ongoing feedback and appraisal to assigned staff; document staff performance matters when appropriate.
• Interact with appropriate management personnel regarding veteran care and related issues.

• Current, active registration as a Registered Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Current and valid CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a charge nurse in a long‑term care environment.
• Proficient understanding of geriatric nursing principles, dementia, hospice, and modern long‑term care.
• Knowledge of standard nursing policies and emergency procedures.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of quality care, health and safety approaches.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Flex days off and every other weekend for both shifts.
• Schedule and days off are based on the operational needs of the facility.
• 24‑hour/7‑day facility – mandatory overtime may be required.

This position has been deemed an emergency personnel position. During a declared State of Emergency and in non‑emergency situations or adverse weather, reporting to work is required.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

United States – Massachusetts – Chelsea – 91 Crest Street