What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - (8am - 4pm) - 24 hours per week (M, T, W) position at Liberty Adult Day Health?
Liberty Adult Day Health is located in Hopkinton, MA. Liberty Adult Day Health is a medical-model adult day health program serving the elder and disabled population. Liberty is actively seeking a part- time Nurse to join our team today!
Job Summary:
- Provide nursing assessment for each participant upon admission, change in status and discharge.
- Coordinate participant's care with all relevant parties (family, guardian, physicians, nursing facilities, and residential providers) and maintain appropriate documentation of such care.
- Supervise medication management services, nursing services, and medical treatment required for a participant's inclusion in the program.
- Write and update nursing notes at least one time per month or more often as necessary to address significant changes and health care teaching in each participant's health record.
- Respond appropriately to any acute changes in a participant's health or daily activities.
- Provide appropriate health care education for each participant and legally authorized representative.
- Obtain reports and approval of treatment plans from primary care physicians; coordinate participant's care with the primary care provider and, if applicable, community service providers.
- Review the nursing and medical services, developmental skills training program and needs of each member monthly and participate in the quarterly review process for each participant.
- Ensure ongoing education, training, and professional development of all program staff that is relevant to the care of each participant
- Observe and monitor each participant's participation within the program and document pertinent information in the progress notes including reasons for being absent from the program and follow up.
- Monitor participant's individual dietary and supplemental feeding plan as prescribed by each participant's physician.
- Provide leadership necessary to ensure a positive team approach.
- Supervise the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for participants by implementing program policies regarding the environment, safety and security of participants.
Minimum education and work experience:
- Current and active nursing license to practice nursing in the State of Massachusetts (Required)
- Minimum of 1-2 years of direct service experience with the elderly or the chronically disabled.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of direct service experience working with individuals with memory loss and/or Dementia
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain.
- Must demonstrate a positive, professional appearance and attitude, sensitivity to participants' issues and feelings, and excellent communication skills.
- Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
License/Certification:
- RN license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34