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Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Masonic Healthcare Center is a 548-bed healthcare facility, which offers a
wide range of services, primarily for elderly, including long term care,
specialized dementia care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, sub-acute
care, acute care, and geriatric psych services. Masonicare Health Center is an
affiliate of Masonicare, which also provides home health and hospice care,
assisted living, independent living apartments, a retirement community, and
primary care providers.

Registered Nurse - Currently looking for experienced RN's for a both full and
part time position on evening or night shifts.
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, a Registered Nurse
is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned
patients. Manages charge responsibility of nursing unit and assumes
responsibility for the delivery of care to all residents on the unit. Practices
Evidence-Based nursing.

1. Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for
a group of residents/patients including:
a. Medication/Treatment Administration
b. Teaching
c. Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation
of the interdisciplinary care plan.

2. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the
nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary
plan.

3. Communicates and collaborates effectively with
residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the
interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age,
needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.

4. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive
information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation &
facility policy & procedure.

5. Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring
adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.

6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and
workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and
knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.

7. Participates in quality improvement activities as directed

8. Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program

9. Performs other duties as
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Job Requirements


Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Associates Degree/Diploma Program, Graduate of accredited school of nursing
(RN/BSN)

Experience:
1-2 years nursing experience in clinical setting required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current RN license in the State of Connecticut; Current CPR certification; IV
certification

Key Competencies:
Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities; to
speak, read a