POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE
SUPERVISOR: Program Director
ABOUT THE POSITION: If you are looking for a weekday, with the great working hours nursing position in a dynamic, fun environment , look no further!
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 of direct service experience with elderly or chronically ill patients is preferred. At least one year of direct service experience working with individuals with memory loss is preferred.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, monitor, implement, and evaluate each participant's treatment and care plans.
- Participate in the ongoing monitoring of each participant's health status through direct contact with physicians, other nurses, health professionals, and family members.
- Carry out the physician's orders for each participant, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, monitoring blood sugar, and implementing treatments.
- Coordinate these orders with family and/or other healthcare providers. Will maintain good follow-up
- 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.
- Carry out health teaching individually, in groups, and during scheduled monthly health groups.
- In conjunction with the Program Manager, is responsible for documentation of initial health assessment, care plans, monthly nursing notes, MDS, and reassessment forms.
- Complete incident reports and follow-ups where appropriate.
Completed license needed:
Qualifications:
Work Remotely
This job is ideal for someone who is:
- Dependable: more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented: enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Detail-oriented: focuses on the details of work
- Empathetic and dedicated to patient care
- A great team player
- Offers great work hours for mothers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person