Full Job Description
This is an open and continuous posting for Full, Part-Time and Per Diem positions on our Evening and Night Shifts
The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke is seeking several compassionate and experienced nursing professionals for our Registered Nurse II (RN) position. The RN II is the second level in the series and candidates will assume supervision of an assigned unit staff, while fostering teamwork across multiple disciplines. The RN II is responsible for providing overall exceptional patient driven care and support to veterans in order to effectively evaluate medications and/or treatment regimens. The incumbent will support, educate, direct and guide the performance of LPN, CNA and administrative staff, while communicating information in a clear and constructive manner to patients and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provide overall delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse resident veteran population;
Identify, evaluate and reassess veteran health status and response to treatment; confer with assigned doctor for treatment modalities;
Collaborate with other health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcome including physical/occupational therapy, hospice and geropsychology; participate in program planning and development;
Partner effectively with residents, families and significant others, providing psychosocial support in coping with emotional, mental, medical, and physical decline/impairment;
Verify physician orders for accuracy, allergies and other appropriate veteran data; transcribe and implement orders;
Identify healthcare-associated infections and appropriate interventions in conjunction with the Infection Control processes;
Foster the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke mission, vision and operational policies while maintaining regulatory and department compliance with Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations;
Facilitate instruction to other nursing personnel, including techniques, procedures and equipment;
Investigate complaints by veterans and/or staff; facilitate methods of treatments, room assignment and attempts to resolve issues;
Maintain personal and professional growth and proficiency by attending in-services, seminars, and workshops; remain current with healthcare trends and contemporary nursing practices;
Participate in daily or weekly staff meetings to discuss patient status and other concerns or issues; serve on other departmental committees as needed;
Provide ongoing feedback/appraisal to assigned staff; document staff performance matters when appropriate;
Interacts with appropriate management personnel regarding Veteran care and related issues.
Required Qualification:
Must possess a current, active certification as a Registered Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Must possess a current and valid CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two (2) years of supervisory experience;
At least one (1) year of experience as a charge nurse in a long-term care environment;
Proficient understanding of the principles and practices of geriatric nursing, dementia, hospice, and modern long-term care;
Knowledge of standard nursing policies and other methods/techniques, and emergency procedures;
Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information;
Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of quality care, health and safety approach;
Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Schedule:
Second/Evening Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Third/Night Shift: 11:15 pm – 7:15 am
For both shifts: Flex days off and every other weekend
Schedule and days off are based on the operational needs of the facility
This is a 24 hour/7 days a week facility - the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need
About the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke:
The Soldiers' Home in Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers Veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, an on-site dental clinic, a multi-service outpatient department and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Soldiers’ Home is staffed by approximately 350+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the Veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide “Care with Honor and Dignity” to our Veterans.
Total Compensation and Rewards:
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve - but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including:
75% state paid medical insurance premium
Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
11 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
Tuition Benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
