STAFF NURSE, R.N.

3 weeks ago

CT United States Town of Greenwich, CT Full time
Salary: $54.18 Hourly

Location : Greenwich, CT

Job Type: Part Time Represented

Job Number: 23-24-00015

Department: NATHANIEL WITHERELL

Opening Date: 07/12/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

General Statement of Duties

Performs professional work as the second licensed Nurse in a Nursing unit during the day shift, or as the Charge Nurse on the evening and night shifts or as needed on a day shifts. Primarily responsible for the administration of medications and treatments, IV's, drawing blood, relieving the Charge Nurse or Patient Care Coordinator, assisting with the supervision of Nursing Assistants, and assisting with the administrative work of the unit. Reports to a Patient Care Coordinator or Charge Nurse on the unit. Position carries a Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Risk Level I.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college, university, or hospital training program as a Registered Nurse plus 18 months of Nursing (RN or LPN experience) in a SNF convalescent or nursing home, hospital or related health care facility.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess Connecticut RN License at time of application.

Must possess current CPR certification or be able to obtain this certification within 6 months of appointment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of geriatric nursing and geriatric pharmacology for geriatric residents.

Skilled in the use of CPR.

Ability to provide skilled Nursing care based upon scientific principles, basic behavioral concepts and intelligent professional judgment.

Ability to provide correct application of prescribed medicines.

Ability to communicate effectively and possess clinical competency.

Ability to utilize all equipment related to geriatric nursing care and pharmacology.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including physical restraint, CPR and patient care.

Ability to accept and constructively utilize supervision.

Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of others and to maintain a constructive relationship when dealing with them.

Ability to work effectively and courteously with supervisors, co-workers, facility residents, and the public.
Job Description

Department: Nathaniel Witherell

Division: Nursing

Bargaining Status: LIUNA

Salary Range: H-05

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Code: 4905

Date Created: June 1992

Last Amended: April 2013
Class: Classified

ESSENTIAL FEATURES:

Utilizes professional judgment in evaluating residents, staff and unit needs, and in working to improve care and the quality of life for the residents on the unit to which they have been assigned.

Administers medication to all residents on the unit, following the policies and procedures of the institution; accurately records all medications given, and notes those which have been withheld.

Completes all treatments as ordered by the physician; provides accurate documentation for procedures performed, reviews resident's condition and care plan.

Reports to the Nurse in charge, any significant changes noted in a resident, together with his/her professional assessment of the reasons for the change.

Maintains inter-departmental communication regarding all aspects of patient care, participates in patient care meetings as needed.

Performs physical care of residents based upon their needs, staffing needs or in order to provide training and motivation to Nursing Assistants.

Provides on-the-job training to Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants as requested or needed; documents education provided. Participates in orienting new staff to unit and facility routines.

Assists in charting and preparing required documentation regarding residents on the unit; confers with resident's family regarding resident's condition or concerns. Maintains records and forms as required, including Medicare forms and reports. Provides resident and family education regarding health issues; documents education content provided.

Maintains an awareness of potential environmental factors related to safety, infection control, and quality of life, and acts to correct deficiencies promptly when possible, or reports the problem to the appropriate person for correction, informing the Charge Nurse of problems and needs promptly.

Assists Charge Nurse in making unit rounds; reports findings to the nurse in charge; assumes full responsibility for charge duties on evenings and nights or when Charge Nurse is off-duty.

Knows and supports the policies of the institution and other governing authorities, i.e., Town, State, and Federal.

May work with health care students and their advisors when doing field work in the facility.

May participate in in-service education programs and specific committees, performing studies involving other units, as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. Candidates for employment at Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Nursing Facility are required to demonstrate their vaccination status against COVID 19.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.

01

Do you possess a Connecticut RN License?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have 18 months of Nursing (RN or LPN) experience in a SNF convalescent or nursing home, hospital or related health care facility?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you CPR certified?
  • Yes
  • No

04

What is your availability? Day shift (7:30 am - 3:30 pm), Evening shift (3:30 pm - 11:30 pm), and/or Night shift (11:30 pm - 7:30 am)?

05

Are you available to work on Saturday or Sunday any shift?

06

Due to State mandate, the Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Nursing Home Facility requires employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Please acknowledge that you are aware of this requirement:
  • Yes, I understand that I will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

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