Lenox, MassachusettsPittsfield, MassachusettsTown of New Lebanon, New York
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and the documentation of patient status. Collaborate with physicians and health team members to ensure patient wellbeing and manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Requirements summary
Must be a Registered Nurse capable of performing direct clinical tasks and handling emergency situations professionally. Requires the ability to maintain accurate medical records and adhere to safety and infection control policies.
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.
