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Positions available as of 06/02/10

RN/LPN Sub Acute Charge Nurse
Full Time 7am-3pm 40 hours Monday-Friday, every other holiday

Responsibilities:
- To provide oversight to a busy sub acute unit.
- Supervises and evaluates all direct resident care and initiates corrective action as necessary.
- Provides clinical supervision of nursing assistants providing direct patient care.
- Prepares nursing assistants' assignments and explains all pertinent resident care.
- Orders, receives and documents medication received according to facility procedure.

Prerequisites:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license in Massachusetts as RN or LPN.
- Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing required.
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Standards required.

Safety Attendant
Per Diem

Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the nurse caring for the patient, remains with and continuously observes assigned patient/s.
- When not observing patient, escorts family and visitors on and off unit.
- During constant observations, remains alert and in visual contact with the patient/s at all times, including times when the patient is/are bathing or toileting.
- Adheres to patient care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Reports observed patient behaviors to the nurse; reports any sudden change in behavior, suicidal attempts, gestures or threats immediately. Documents on checklist as assigned by Registered Nurse.
- Accompanies the patient/s at arms’ length when escorting the patient/s outside his/her assigned room.
- Assists the patient/s in daily activities as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Assures that the patient/s has/have no access to any potentially dangerous objects.
- Assists nurse in restraining the patient/s, removing restraints, reapplying restraints, exercising patient, turning the patient/s and circulation checks.
- Responds appropriately to events where their assigned patient/s is/are out of control or exhibiting inappropriate behavior.
- Escorts visitors and families on and off units to from lobby.

Prerequisites:
- High School Diploma or GED, with some advanced training or education preferred.
- Able to read, write and speak English.
- Prior experience performing patient care preferred.
- Current CPR upon hire or within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to follow directions, coordinate a variety of responsibilities and receive supervision from several sources.
- Good organization and communication skills.
- Knowledge of the growth and development across the life span.


MDS/MMQ Nurse
FT

Responsibilities:
- Completes MMQ’s on residents and MDS for long term residents.

Prerequisites:
- RN registration required.


Unit Manager
FT

Responsibilities:
- To manage and provide oversight for the sub acute unit.

Prerequisites:
- RN/LPN registration required.


Diet Aide
PT available weekdays and weekends

Responsibilities:
- Setting up trays, serving resident meals, and bussing trays.

Prerequisites:
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
- Must have basic math skills and the ability to calculate numbers.
- Must have a basic understanding of nutrition.
- Must have the ability to communicate routine information.
- Must be able to read and comprehend recipes and menus.

RN
PT, Casual, Per Diem

Responsibilities:
- Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing associates degree program required
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
- Successful completion of Pharmacology exam
- Current BLS certification

CNA
PT, Casual, Per Diem

Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living specific to culture, age and developmental level
- Performs tasks/tests delegated by the registered nurse and reports/records data as needed.
- Performs advanced skills delegated by the registered nurse as deemed competent, reports/records data as needed.
- Continuously monitors/observes patients to assure needs are met in a timely manner.
- Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.


LPN
PT, Casual, Per Diem

Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and works cooperatively with other nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites:
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure
- One or two years of previous acute or geriatric/adolescent or rehabilitation experience preferred
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
- Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant