Rn For Adult Day Health Center (Adhc)

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE

SUPERVISOR: Program Director

ABOUT THE POSITION: If you are looking for a weekday nursing position in a caring program, look no further! Our nurses work with the same group of clients daily in a supportive environment.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to assist with planning and leading health-related activities. Must be sensitive to the needs of memory loss, elders of all socioeconomic backgrounds and have the demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a multi-disciplinary team member.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Licensed to practice in Massachusetts. At least one-year direct service experience with the elderly or the chronically disabled. At least one-year direct service experience working with individuals with memory loss and/or Dementia.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will carry out health teaching on an individual and group basis, as well as during scheduled monthly health groups
• Will carry out the physician's orders for each participant, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, monitoring blood sugar and implementing treatments. Will coordinate these orders with family and/or other health care providers. Will maintain good follow-up communication with caregivers and physicians.
• Will participate in the ongoing monitoring of each participant's health status through direct contact with physicians, other nurses, health professionals and family members.
• Will develop, monitor, implement and evaluate the treatment and care plans for each participant.
• In conjunction with Program Manager, is responsible for documentation of initial health assessment, care plans, monthly nursing notes, MDS and reassessment forms.
• Will complete incident reports and follow-ups where appropriate.
• Will supervise program assistants that provide personal care and other daily tasks.
• Will assist, monitor and instruct participants, program assistants and all staff who assist with personal care on matters of personal hygiene, the use of special aids, accident prevention, and ambulation and transferring skills.
• Will implement and supervise restorative therapy treatments as recommended by physical, speech, and/or occupational therapists.

FUNCTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Standing: 34% to 66% of the time

Crouching: 34% to 66% of the time

Walking: 34% to 66% of the time

Reaching/working overhead: 34% to 66% of the time

Balancing: 34% to 66% of the time

Pushing: 34% to 66% of the time 10-50 pounds

Stooping: 34% to 66% of the time

Pulling: 34% to 66% of the time 10-50 pounds

Kneeling: 34% to 66% of the time

Lifting/carrying: 34% to 66% of the time 10-50 pounds

Language: Spanish, English

Completed license needed:

• Upon starting work

Qualifications:

• RN

PRN:

• No

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• License reimbursement
• Paid sick time

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• No weekends
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
• BLS, ACLS (Required)

Work Location: In person