Rn​/Lpn Per Diem Enhanced

Position Summary

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.

Location:

North Hill, Needham, MA

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

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• 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
• Experience working with dementia patients is preferred
• Proficient with computer software programs and EMR

Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

• Low patient ratio
• Free meals
• Competitive shift differential
• Free parking
• Free on-site fitness center
• State-of-the-art work environment
• Employee referral program
• Health & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Career Development Training
• Tuition Reimbursement

$36.00-$46.50 per hour. Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and…