Part Time Registered Nurse; RN Position - Overnights

Overview

We have AMAZING Benefits for Limited Part Time (8-19 hours per week) Employees!!!!

Free Parking

1 Hour of Paid Sick Time for every 30 hours worked

Holiday Pay if you work the holiday, in addition to the holiday shift differential

Annual Raise

Employee Appreciate Events and more!

RN positions start at $38 - $45 per hour

Weekend shift, afternoon shift, overnight shift and holiday shift differentials

Medical Benefit Card (loaded annually)

Registered Nurse (RN) JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents.

We are looking for a Limited Part Time (8 - 19 hours per week) Nurse (RN). This position will work Overnights, 11pm - 7am, on Thursday & Friday (Week
1) and then Friday & Saturday (Week
2).

Supervisory related 40%

• Supervises the nursing assistants and the unit clerk and determines work procedures; prepares work schedules, expedites workflow, evaluates, counsels and disciplines.
• Ensures that nursing assistants, unit clerk and all supervised personnel adhere to standard job requirements. In the absence of the Nurse Manager, reports any changes in behavior or condition of a Sister in the Primary physician or managed care program.
• Performs specialized treatments including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, catheter care, skin and wound care, ostomy care, parenteral fluid administration, enemas, diagnostic preps, venipuncture, sterile technique, traction, cast care and isolation.
• Makes available emergency measures and fire procedures. Conducts fire drills and scenarios. Participates in educational programs to maintain knowledge of current issues in nursing administration and the practice of geriatric nursing.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation of all Nurse Aides. Is active in their orientation in regard to approach, attitude and respect.
• Finds replacements for personnel call-ins to make sure shifts are covered.
• Provides input into the introductory and annual evaluations of Nurse Aides and forwards this to the Nurse Administrator.
• Responsible for identifying and appropriately reporting need for disciplinary action in accordance with personnel policies and procedures.
• Uses the care plan coordinated by the Administrative Team and managed care programs to address the medical, physical, spiritual and emotional needs of the patient. Determines medical care of the patient based on assessments, history, patient's needs and staffing.
• Oversees and provides the Activities of Daily Living to each patient.
• Learns use of new equipment and is responsible to train Nurse Aides to use this equipment.
• Notifies Maintenance Department of any repair needs by use of Maintenance Request Forms.
• Attends and participates in daily reports, staff and committee meetings as assigned by the Nurse Administrator.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire and safety plans, the use of safety devices and conveys this knowledge to staff. Is aware of and follows appropriate universal precautions and isolation protocol.
• Notifies doctor, Administrative Team and Provincial Councilor and the managed care program where applicable, upon death of a Sister.

Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality as illustrated by the following: 40%

• Assesses residents and analyzes obtained information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline; records signs of change in condition; notifies appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown and other changes; observes conditions that indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and then notifies appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation;
  
  informs the physician of changes in assessment when appropriate.
• Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitors administration of intravenous fluids; places orders for medication with the pharmacy.
• Responds to Nursing Assistant and other Staff requests in performing physical care and for assistance in assuring and evaluating residents.
• Assesses residents on admission to develop interim care plan and further assesses in depth to contribute to the complete care plan. Updates care plans as warranted and required. Attends and participates at Plan of Care meetings as scheduled.
• Responds to emergencies; assesses the condition of the resident; decides on the type of medical attention required; calls appropriate ambulance service if needed; notifies family when resident is transferred or admitted to the hospital; notifies the physician when a change in condition occurs.
• Confers with residents and healthcare proxy and makes referrals when appropriate.
• Maintains resident clinical files; keeps charts updated; documents.
• Completes employee and resident incident report forms; completes follow-up investigation forms.
• Makes rounds to see each resident…