At Mount St. Rita (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we’re committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us.

***The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.***

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care on the unit, distribute medications, and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the C.N.A. staff. Your work must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Unit Manager and/or the Director of Nursing Services to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The Unit Manager and/or Director of Nursing Services has the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure that the written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department are followed by all nursing personnel assigned to you.
• Implementation of the policies and procedures are followed by staff rendering care.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regime of care is followed.
• Monitor that staff follow their job descriptions and Assess the skills of the C.N.A.s on your unit.
• Assist with updatingthe C.N.A. job description periodically.
• Perform Administrative duties as needed such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the unit.
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Participate in survey process made by government agencies.
• Review and evaluate your unit on a regular basis and make recommendations to the Unit Manager/DNS.
• Make oral reports and suggestions to the Unit Manager/DNS, as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing unit.
• Implement and oversee resident care plans.
• Assist with the admission process
• Assure that all medical records are up to date and in compliance.
• Make daily resident visits to your unit
• Review charts for completeness periodically.
• Monitor the timeliness of physician visits.
• Monitor medications passed on your unit.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed
• Report problems or potential problems to the Unit Manager/DNS.
• Keep Unit Manager/DNS aware of resident conditions.
• Meet with residents and families as needed.
• Consult with physicians
• Monitor ill residents
• Inform families of changes in resident’s conditions.
• Monitor for appropriate storage and control of medications on your unit.
• Work with consultants to coordinate care.
• Encourage resident participation in care planning.
• Inform all staff of resident plans of care.
• Review the nurse's note for implementation of the plan of care.
• Assisting in training new staff.
• Inform staff of proper infection control procedures.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and File incident reports
• Assume the functions of the unit when the Unit Manager/DNS is absent.
• Notify Unit Manager/DNS of medication discrepancies.
• Monitor medications for automatic stop orders
• Delegate assignments to the C.N.A. staff
• Give and receive reports at the beginning and end of the shift.
• Perform treatments for residents
• Develop plans of care for residents.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as required and appointed by the Unit manager/DNS

SAFETY AND SANITATION/ENVIRONMENTAL

• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties
• Use standard precautions
• Report to the Director of Plant Operations or Supervisor any hazardous condition or equipment immediately
• Participate in all mandatory safety services
• Participate in environmental, recycling, and/or waste initiatives implemented in the facility

RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS

• Embody and promote a person-centered approach to those we serve
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect. Review the resident rights completely, some rights include, but are not limited to the following:
• The right to participate in care decisions and address residents by their name of choice.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided with privacy, so be sure to knock before entering the resident’s room.
• The right to the doctor of one’s choice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
• Ability to operate basic office machines and computer software.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principales and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must maintain a current CPR certification.
• As Mount St. Rita Health Centre highly values a process improvement culture, must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Differential pay
• Hourly bonus
• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• RN: 1 year (Preferred)
• Long Term Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License Valid in the State of RI (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person