Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Masonic Healthcare Center is a 548-bed healthcare facility, which offers a wide range of services, primarily for elderly, including long term care, specialized dementia care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, sub-acute care, acute care, and geriatric psych services.  Masonicare Health Center is an affiliate of Masonicare, which also provides home health and hospice care, assisted living, independent living apartments, a retirement community, and primary care providers.

Registered Nurse - Currently looking for  experienced RN's for a both full and part time position on evening or night shifts.

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, a Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients.  Manages charge responsibility of nursing unit and assumes responsibility for the delivery of care to all residents on the unit.  Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

1.            Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:

a.   Medication/Treatment Administration

b.   Teaching

c.   Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation

      of the interdisciplinary care plan.

2.            Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.

3.            Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.

4.                  Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation & facility policy & procedure.

5.            Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.

6.            Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.  Attends all annual mandatory programs.

7.            Participates in quality improvement activities as directed

8.           Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program

9.      Performs other duties as required.


























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