REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; advanced degree in health services.
• 1-2 years experience with geriatric/dementia population.
• At least 2 years experience supervising CNAs or Home Health Aides.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstration of strong clinical and documentation assessment skills.
• Knowledge of community support services.
• Experience in Rest Home or Aging services setting preferred.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, monitor, implement, and evaluate the treatment and care plans for each participant.
• Participate in the ongoing monitoring of each participant's health status through direct contact with primary care provider and family.
• Carry out with primary care provider orders for each participant, including vital signs, medications, blood sugar monitoring, and treatments.
• Implement and supervise therapy treatments as recommended by physical, speech, and/or occupational therapists.
• Schedule participant's medical appointments as needed and obtain pertinent medical information.
• Assist, monitor, and instruct participants regarding personal hygiene, the use of special aids, accident prevention, ambulation, and transferring skills.
• Maintain inventory of medications and medical supplies, monitor expiration dates, and order supplies as needed.
• Assist Nursing Director with medical record keeping.
• Carry out health teaching on an individual and group basis.
• In conjunction with Nursing Director, responsible for documentation of initial health assessment and care plans as well as monthly nursing notes and reassessment forms.
• Assist participants in any way needed with the Activities of Daily Living, i.e. toileting, changing clothes, and cleaning up because of incontinence, eating, as is necessary or assigned by supervisor.