Staff Nurse, R.N. (Part-time and Per Diem

Position Overview

Second licensed Nurse in the Nursing unit during day shift, or Charge Nurse on evening and night shifts as needed. Primarily responsible for administering medications and treatments, IVs, drawing blood, relieving the Charge Nurse or Patient Care Coordinator, supervising Nursing Assistants, and assisting with administrative work of the unit. Reports to a Patient Care Coordinator or Charge Nurse on the unit.

Position carries a Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Risk Level I.

Graduation from an accredited college, university, or hospital training program as a Registered Nurse plus 18 months of Nursing (RN or LPN experience) in a SNF convalescent or nursing home, hospital, or related health care facility.

• Connecticut RN License at time of application.
• Current CPR certification or to obtain within 6 months of appointment.

• Considerable knowledge of geriatric nursing and geriatric pharmacology for geriatric residents.
• Skilled in the use of CPR.
• Ability to provide skilled nursing care based on scientific principles, basic behavioral concepts, and professional judgment.
• Ability to apply prescribed medicines correctly.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess clinical competency.
• Ability to utilize all equipment related to geriatric nursing care and pharmacology.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including physical restraint, CPR, and patient care.
• Ability to accept and constructively utilize supervision.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of others and maintain constructive relationships when dealing with them.
• Ability to work effectively and courteously with supervisors, co-workers, facility residents, and the public.

• Utilizes professional judgment in evaluating residents, staff, and unit needs to improve care and quality of life for residents on the unit.
• Administers medication to all residents on the unit, follows policies and procedures, accurately records all medications given, and notes any withheld.
• Completes all treatments as ordered by the physician, provides accurate documentation for procedures performed, reviews resident’s condition and care plan.
• Reports to the Nurse in charge any significant changes noted in a resident, together with professional assessment of reasons for the change.
• Maintains inter-departmental communication regarding all aspects of patient care and participates in patient care meetings as needed.
• Performs physical care of residents based on their needs, staffing needs, or to provide training and motivation to Nursing Assistants.
• Provides on-the-job training to Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants as requested or needed; documents education provided.
• Participates in orienting new staff to unit and facility routines.
• Assists in charting and preparing required documentation regarding residents on the unit; confers with resident’s family regarding resident’s condition or concerns.
• Maintains records and forms as required, including Medicare forms and reports.
• Provides resident and family education regarding health issues; documents education content provided.
• Maintains awareness of potential environmental factors related to safety, infection control, and quality of life, acts to correct deficiencies promptly and reports problems to the appropriate person and the Charge Nurse.
• Assists Charge Nurse in making unit rounds, reports findings to the nurse in charge, assumes full responsibility for charge duties on evenings and nights or when Charge Nurse is off‑duty.
• Knows and supports the policies of the institution and other governing authorities, i.e., Town, State, and Federal.
• May work with health care students and their advisors when doing field work in the facility.
• May participate in in‑service education programs and specific committees, performing studies involving other units as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Town of Greenwich is an equal opportunity employer. The Town of Greenwich has an affirmative action program and is an equal opportunity employer. The Town of Greenwich, United States of America, will not discriminate. The Town of Greenwich is an accredited independent education department.