Registered Nurse

Overview

Under 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.
  

Hours

1st: 7:00am-3:30pm

2nd: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

3rd: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Pay Rate

$43.50 p/h + shift differentials ($2.00 p/h weekday evenings, nights & weekend days, $3.00 p/h weekend evenings and weekend nights)

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
• 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 on-site 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