Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide basic nursing care to residents while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.
Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
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 RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
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 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.
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 the 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 certification required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Salary: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Geriatrics
Physical setting:
Nursing home
Standard shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
On call
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred)
RN (Preferred)