On Call Weekend RN

Company: Whitney Center Incorporated
Location: Hamden
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Type

Part-time

Description

As needed for shift openings on weekends, one to two weekends a month.

COME JOIN WHITNEY CENTER - WE ARE OPEN AND HIRING!

Whitney Center has been and continues to be committed to the health and safety of all those who live and work in our community. As worries about COVID-19 continue to spread, we are making every effort to try to minimize exposure to our residents and team members and are vigilantly following CDC recommendations.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then we want to meet you.

Whitney Center's mission is Excellence in Senior Living. We achieve this mission through the application of our values in creating engagement opportunities for those we serve to achieve their personal fulfillment. Our values: Community, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork are the foundation of our person centered philosophy. We treat all members of our community- our residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion.

We are proud to offer:

* Competitive Salary

* Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

* Long Term/Short Term Disability

* Life Insurance

* 401k Retirement Plan

* Paid Time Off

* And More

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about the well being of those we serve is important to you, then we would like to meet with you. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding services we provide.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Requirements

As our RN you will be responsible for:

--- Assigns duties to C.N.A.'s and clerical staff.

--- Coordinates nursing activities with other departments when necessary.

--- Participates in orientation of new nursing staff accurately and professionally.

--- Provides individual instruction and in-service programs to direct reports.

--- Gives and receives shift report.

--- Provides emergency treatment to residents in Community residential area, when needed.

--- Makes accurate and timely assessments of residents, reports change, completes required

--- medical record.

--- Properly administers medications and treatments in a timely fashion.

--- Calls physician to report resident's conditions; receive telephone orders; transcribes orders

--- accurately and carries out physician orders accurately.

--- Monitors laboratory studies and report results to physicians.

--- Performs restorative and rehabilitative nursing for residents by teaching self-help and

--- independence in activities of daily living according to the resident's care plan.

--- Attends mandatory in-service and general staff meetings, as assigned.

--- Maintains confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of residents.

--- Follows department safety procedures and policies.

--- Provide weekend supervision as needed

Expectations:

Oversee clinical care in our Memory Support Unit for completion of Admissions and Discharges. Also, update Medical Provider with all changes in condition for further treatment recommendations for plan of care and handle staffing needs/concerns.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN degree preferred

Five years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred

Supervisory experience a plus, and / or equivalent combination of education and experience

Exceptional communication skills a must

Current license with the Board of Examiners as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut is required

Condition of Employment:

Candidate must successfully complete Pre-Employment Medical Clearance consisting of a Physical, PPD, Drug Test.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13B:

Requires all employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, (ii) has received the two-dose series vaccination and the booster/third dose and/or has an appointment for the booster or third dose.

The next step in our process is a brief 30-minute assessment .

This assessment must be completed to move forward in the application process. Please click on the below link to access and complete the assessment.

https://www.insightww.net/AccountLandingStandard.aspx?accountnodeid=18674

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