Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing quality care to resident of assigned neighborhood. The RN functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.
Essential Functions
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Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion.
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Documents according to nursing practice standards.
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Provides treatments to residents according to physician orders and Duncaster policies and procedures.
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Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
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Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis and accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
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Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
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Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
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Utilizes the electronic medical records system.
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Ensures their license is up to date.
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Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and all other conditions of employment are consistently met.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
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Requires licensing as a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
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2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
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Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
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Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.
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Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical assessment skills.
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General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
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Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.
Hours
1st: 7:00am-3:30pm
2nd: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
3rd: 11:00pm - 7:30am
Pay Rate
$43.50 p/h + shift differentials ($2.00 p/h weekday evenings, nights & weekend days, $3.00 p/h weekend evenings and weekend nights)
What are the benefits?
Working in a Life Plan community will bring out the best in you. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:
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401(k) with match and profit sharing
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Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
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Discount employee lunches
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Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
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Referral bonuses
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Free on-site parking
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Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
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Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
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Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster” Committee
