What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN position at Avery Heights Assisted Living?
RN's and LPN's
Part-time and Per Diem: 7a-3p and 3p-11p
Under the general supervision of the Administrator/Supervisor of the respective agency, the Licensed Practical Nurse who provides intermittent, scheduled, skilled nursing care to clients in their home promoting and maintaining their health. Their role entails: prevention, restoration, rehabilitation and education. The Primary Care Nurse will service the Assisted Living campus.
Responsibilities:
Provides skilled nursing services in the resident’s home on campus including the following which shall be documented in the client’s clinical record:
- Evaluation of clients needs and development of a client care plan.
- RN admits and recertifies clients.
- Develops a plan of care and instructions for the ancillary personnel involved in their client’s regime.
- Coordinates the care of services for clients with other health care professionals including: other primary care nurses, home health aides/patient care assistants, therapists or companions.
- Instructs, supervises and evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the client’s physician.
- Interprets for the client and family their diagnosis, implications and treatment consistent with the physician.
- Reviews and supervises plan of care, involving home health aides, patient care assistants and companions.
- Visits and evaluates the clients for progression toward goals and termination of services if and when appropriate.
- Facilitates access of community resources as appropriate.
- Collaborates with other agencies to manage client needs as appropriate.
EXPERIENCE:
- Current LPN and RN license in good standing with the State of CT
- Home health care or assisted living experience preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
Work Location: One location