Per Diem LPN/RN Nurse

Overview

When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends.

And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.

The Job

We are seeking Per Diem Nurses (LPN or RN) at our premier senior living community to perform multiple care duties that contribute to the health, well-being, and quality of life for our residents.

We are especially interested in nurses that have 3pm – 11pm and 11pm – 7am shift availability.

Nurses are responsible for monitoring resident needs, notifying the Nurse Manager of any changes observed in resident condition, and ensuring that all services outlined in the residents’ service plans are delivered with excellent quality, on time and with respect.

Nurses assist with all aspects of compliance with all state and local requirements. Nurses report to the Nurse Manager and work in collaboration with the CNA’s.

Pay starts at $36/hour and there is opportunity for an increased hourly pay wage dependent on experience and credentials.

Duties

• Engage in regular communications with the CNA work team on each shift to obtain an update on each resident
• Review and monitor overall adequacy of each resident’s Individual Service Plan (ISP), ensure that each ISP is being administered properly
• Provide assessment visits to residents who present symptoms or appear to have had a change in their condition. Use nursing judgement to determine if any resident needs prompt medical attention, provide emergency nursing care/first aid such as CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, AED Machine as necessary
• Communicate follow up care to CNA work team as appropriate, report incidents/illnesses to family members in a timely manner
• Work in collaboration with CNAs as part of the overall self-managed work team
• Maintain communications with physicians and home healthcare agencies providing services
• Develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care
• Assist with pharmacy medication delivery and observe or deliver medication in accordance with SAMM and LMA policies and procedures. Evaluate CNA compliance with SAMM protocols. Evaluate residents for independent, SAMM or LMA designation
• Assist with pre-occupancy assessments and service plan coordination
• Maintain emergency supplies and the safe condition of equipment, including mechanical lift
• Monitor standard use of universal precautions

Job Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure and demanding work environment
• Promote a positive and team-oriented work environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time
• Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with ALIS and Microsoft Office
• Required to wear pager and carry radio at all times during the work shift

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse license or Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse License required
• Current CPR certification required
• 2–5 years experience in LTC or Gerontological health care. Assisted living experience strongly preferred