Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing - Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals - Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients? needs - Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients? wellbeing - Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable. - Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards - Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure. - Observe and document patients? responses to pertinent medications. - Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. - Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. - Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary. - Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician?s Order Form. - Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. - Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment. - Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON. - Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift. - Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies. - Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. - Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. - Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. - Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions. - Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse. - All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values. Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Salary Range: \$35.00- \$47.50 Qualifications Education Required Associates or better. Licenses & Certifications Required REGISTERED NURSE