Registered Nurse Long Term Care

Perhaps you are seeking new challenges in your current position.

Maybe you are exploring the range of career opportunities available in the field of geriatrics.

You might be remembering the gentle smile and embrace you received from an elderly relative or neighbor and feel called to continue your service in loving memory of them.

Whatever your reason, we are certainly glad you found us!

The first thing you will discover tin’s is our charming home-like atmosphere and the friendly way the Residents, Little Sisters, employees and volunteers share their lives.

With the Little Sisters serving as our role models, we perform our daily duties in a spirit of “servant-leadership.”

We take our cue from the Little Sisters as they render exceptional “person-centered” care, ensuring that each Resident’s physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs are met.

If the above description of our Home and daily life sounds appealing to you, St. Martin’s Home may represent an opportunity of a lifetime. You will be surrounded by everyday heroes with quiet, unassuming professionalism, infectious optimism and genuine love for our Residents.

We will give your resume careful consideration and contact you immediately should an opportunity be available for which you qualify.

Our Residents deserve exceptional care. You may be just the person we are looking for!

Registered Nurse 3pm - 11pm - Long Term Care

Newark, DE

2386

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The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing and supervising the medical and personal care services delivered in their assigned area. The stated goal of the Registered Nurse is to ensure that the highest practicable health and psychosocial well-being of each Resident is attained and maintained in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.

The Registered Nurse will carry out their duties in keeping with the mission of Little Sisters of the Poor, namely caring for the aged poor with love, respect and dignity. “Making the elderly happy, that is what counts” was a saying of the Little Sisters of the Poor foundress Saint Jeanne Jugan. Central to this philosophy is the promotion of a holistic approach for our Residents in an atmosphere of kindness and respect in creating a family spirit.

• Observe and monitor assigned Residents daily and report current status to the relief nurse.
• Timely reporting of changes in Residents status or conditions to Director of Nursing or their designee.
• Notify Resident physician and responsible party of change of Resident status, with prior reporting (if possible) to Director of Nursing or Mother Superior.
• Assist Resident with issues related to psychosocial needs, i.e. aging and health changes/illness, loss and grief.
• Administer and document prescribed medications/treatments accurately and timely and in compliance with policies/procedures.
• Transcribe accurately and timely all physician orders.
• Participate in the comprehensive Resident assessment and update the plan of care in a timely manner to assure its accuracy and appropriateness.
• Prepare for and assist with Physician visits to the Home.
• Assist with orientation of Nursing Assistants and/or select nursing personnel as indicated.
• Provide necessary supervision and follow-up of care performed by Nursing Assistants.
• As required, participate in the performance evaluation of Nursing Assistants.
• Report to the Little Sister, Director of Nursing, or her designee any unresolved or pertinent issues with Nursing Assistants.
• Assure follow up of rehabilitation/restorative measures.
• Communicate daily all pertinent Resident care information to Nursing Assistants, Nursing Staff, and the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with family/responsible party regarding Resident issues/status as indicated with the assistance of the designated Little Sister of the Poor and/or Director of Nursing.
• Prepare accurately and timely documentation, including but not limited to accident/incident reports, admission/readmission, discharges, changes in Residents conditions/status, etc.
• Monitor medical supplies and equipment to ensure proper use and…