Short Term Rehabilitation Nurse - Countryside Health Care of Milford
Milford, MA 01757
About the Job
Description
Countryside Health Care of Milford currently has Short term Rehabilitation positions available on all 3 shifts. We are looking for dynamic, team oriented LPN's or RN's who enjoy working with a variety of patients to assist them with their successful return to home from our active Rehabilitation Unit.
Purpose: To conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on the assigned unit in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and give accurate and concise report on each resident/patient at change of shift
- Give report to C.N.A.’s at beginning of shift and receive from them before end of shift
- Oversight and management of C.N.A.’s assigned to that unit, including daily assignments, setting and monitoring breaks and evaluating needs for improvement
- Authority to discipline/counsel C.N.A.’s
- Management of all resident/patient care on that unit, including updating nursing care plans and C.N.A. care plans with changes and new orders
- Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals and revisions
- Review C.N.A. documentation, vital signs, bathing, weights, I&O’s, BM’s
- Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned
- Make daily rounds and is aware of all resident/patient conditions on that unit and reports pertinent data to Unit Manager or designee
- Notify MD/NP and resident/patient responsible party of significant changes in condition
- Evaluate resident/patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided
- Promote effective restorative nursing techniques
- Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies
- Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations
- Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic count according to pharmacy and facility policy
- Maintain/order/obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies and equipment as necessary for the unit
- Assist with editing and end-of-month changeover as assigned
- Weekly skin checks and administration of treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress
- Finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of MD/NP if outside parameters
- Obtain specimens, follow up with lab and notify MD/NP of results
- Assist with meal trays, call lights and alarms
- Clean, re-stock and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift
- Contact MD/NP/families as necessary
- Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents on assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes
- Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy
- Assist with orientation and staff development
- Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities
- Deliver direct resident/patient care when necessary
- Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the DNS or designee
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
403B
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Employee Discounts
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day, Evening, or Night Shift
Holidays
Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Requirements
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
- Computer literacy is desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility
- Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices