OverviewUnder 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- Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Documents according to nursing practice standards.
- Provides treatments to residents according to physician orders and Duncaster policies and procedures.
- Provides physical comfort and a safe environment.
- Initiates, implements, and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis and accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
- Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
- Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
- Utilizes the electronic medical records system.
- Ensures their license is up to date.
- Follows all policies and procedures, annual mandatory in-services, required meetings, and all other conditions of employment are consistently met.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Requires licensing as a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
- 2 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, principles of nursing, and physical assessment skills.
- General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.
HoursFull-time, 3rd shift: 32 hours per week, 11:00pm-7:30am, Every other Weekend
Pay$43.50 per hour + shift differential (additional $2.00 p/h Weekdays and $3.00 p/h Weekends)
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:
- 401(k) with match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
- Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
- Discount employee lunches
- Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
- Referral bonuses
- Free parking
- Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
- Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
- Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own "Funcaster" Committee
