Job Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!

Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Use the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation
- Assess the patient: collect and document the patient's current health status and medical history. Complete and/or review Admission Data Record, as defined by policy. Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately
- Plan/implement: set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards
- Evaluate: perform ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient's condition
- Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
- Communicate with the physician regarding patients' needs, nursing assessments, andrecommendations on a daily basis and as needed
- Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's wellbeing, as evidenced by staff/client feedback.2
- Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
- Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
- Prepare and administer medications and IVs according to policy and procedure.
- Observe and document patients' responses to pertinent medications.
- Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and or discharge.
- Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician's Order Form.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
- Verify the identity of each resident before administering medication/treatment.
- Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
- Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
- Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
- Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.
- Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse.
- All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the BHCS mission, vision, and core values.

Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Current Massachusetts nursing license as an RN
- CPR/BLS/AED and IV certification required

Salary Range- $38.00- $47.97 per hour

Education Required
Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications Required
Registered Nurse

How To Apply

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