RN/LPN ENHANCED LIVING - PER DIEM Location: North Hill, Needham, MA Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse provides nursing care in accordance with standard nursing practice and in accordance with North Hill standards of care. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse will assist in conducting clinical rounds and collaborate with the clinical team and the Care Partners regarding Resident care needs. Job Specific Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Assists in administering medications per Vista Terrace policies, procedures, and state regulations
- Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
- Responds to Resident requests for support and uses communication systems appropriately
- Monitors and collaborates with Care Partners and coaches them to ensure Resident care meets North Hill standards
- Responds to Resident requests for assistance and care
- Answers personal emergency response system (PERS) calls promptly
- Actively participates in household routines
- Ensures Resident care needs are met by communicating effectively with the management team and by answering resident requests for care and PERS alarms in a timely manner
- Ensures all communication is carried over from shift to shift
- Updates individual Resident care plans in collaboration with the Resident, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team
- Recognizes and reports all allegations of Resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, social media exposure, and/or misappropriation of Resident property to the Director of Vista Terrace, the Wellness Nurse Managers, or the Nursing Supervisor and supports the investigation as needed
- Ensures physician order are transcribed accurately and executed
- Participates in QA program
- Ensures Pharmacy and treatment supply usage is efficient to ensure costs to Residents are accurate and not wasteful
- Completes incident reports on a timely basis. Notifies family or point of contact according to policies and procedures
- Reports hazardous conditions, equipment, and incidents to the supervisor on the shift they occur
- Follows safety requirements to include Emergency Management Plan and established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures
- Follows safe food handling per Serve Safe guidelines
- Supervise Care Partners and ensure completion of Resident Care duties
- Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
- Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, applicable local laws regarding health, safety, or environment
Supervisory Responsibilities None Required Skills and Abilities - Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
- Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
- When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
- Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, memory care training, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
Education and Experience - A current license as a Licensed Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts
- Current CPR and AED Certification
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a hospital, assisted living, long term care facility or other related health care facility is required
- Experience working with dementia patients is preferred
- Proficient with computer software programs and EMR
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position. North Hill Offers Low patient ratio
Free meals
Competitive shift differential
Free parking
Free on-site fitness center
State-of-the-art work environment
Employee referral program
Health & Dental Benefits
401(k) with company match
Career Development Training
Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range: $36.00-$46.50/hour Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, fair, and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role. North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations. North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures, backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.
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