Registered Nurse (RN) Part Time
Come join our awesome team at The Homestead at Montrose as a Registered Nurse (RN). The Homestead at Montrose is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Hourly Pay: $37.45 - $44.95 per hour based on experience. Schedule: PART TIME Days will vary, but generally Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 4:30pm Employer/Employee Benefits: Dental and Vision insurance Flexible Saving Account (FSA) 403(b) - with discretionary contribution Paid Vacation/Sick Time (pro-rated for PT) Employee Referral Program Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees: Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness program Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional) Short term disability Loan program NEW! NetSpend option: 50% of wages before payday Ministry Program The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process in planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. The nurse will plan, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned nursing unit and observe, direct and evaluate the activities of personnel as the person "in charge" according to the Nurse Practice Act. QUALIFICATIONS: Current licensure in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR Registration. Maintenance of required CEU's. Experience in long-term care preferred. Good problem solver with abilities to make independent judgments utilizing initiative, discretion and the nursing process as needed. Demonstrates leadership ability. Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies. Ability to prioritize duties. Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques. Clinical competence to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments of residents. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. Must be a team player. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides Leadership and Direction on Assigned Unit Role models positive communication skills with NAR's, C.N.A.'s, HHA's, STNAs, TMA's (if applicable), interdisciplinary team, supervisory and management team, customers, residents and families. Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on-coming shift. Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status. Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs. Ensure that unit personnel on your shift are carrying out their assignments. Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned. Initiate disciplinary action when the performance of personnel warrants such action. Report occupational exposures to needlesticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Resident Care Functions Maintains competence in all required skills within the facility. Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per company policy Perform nursing techniques for the comfort and well being of the resident. Administers prescribed medications and treatments per MD orders. Is drug knowledgeable and reports resident response, side effects, responds to drug considerations and reports problems or potential problems to the physicians. Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility. Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding monitoring of vital signs, weights, administration of medications and treatments. Make physician calls to report resident change in condition. Keep families updated on resident conditions. Comply with acute emergency protocols and tasks involved in the event of a 911 call. Follows all DNR/DNI/CPR/Comfort Care protocols and orders. Charting, Documentation and Assessment Functions Contribute toward completing and updating resident's care plans. Evaluate the performances of all personnel working under your supervision and direction. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Accurately transcribes physician's orders as per facility protocol and forwards necessary information to other departments. Document and report all incidents, accidents that occur involving residents, visitors, and staff. Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident response. Provides ongoing resident assessments as necessary and as assigned and documents these assessments per facility policy. Personnel Functions Attend nurses meetings as scheduled. Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment. Maintains continuing education requirements. Initiate disciplinary action when the performance of personnel warrants such action. Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Supervisor concerning employee counseling etc. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel. Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules. Committee Functions Serve on, participate in and attend various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process. Other duties as assigned. At The Homestead at Montrose , our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn't diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job". Take pride in helping others and join us today! At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Experience Preferred Experience in long-term care preferred Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse Preferred CPR/First Aid Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
