What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission/ Discharge Nurse position at Mount Joseph at Waterville?
Admissions Nurse needed: Monday thru Friday
Requirements Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Maine. Must be physically able to do the job effectively for your scheduled shift. Must be able to work independently and possess leadership and supervisory skills. Must be able to communicate effectively to all persons surrounded in the quality of life of each of your residents. Professionalism An excellent attendance record is required. In order to ensure quality care to our residents your presence is required. If you are to be absent or late, ample notice must be given to your delegated unit. You may at times be required to stay later than your scheduled shift or float to another unit depending on the needs of our residents. At least a 2-hour notice of being absent is required before your scheduled shift. Be an excellent role model for all staff. Be here on your scheduled shifts, on time and dressed appropriately for your job. Be willing to give constructive criticism when you feel it is necessary. Be willing to stand up for our policies and procedures regarding smoking, cell phones and all others that are in place and hold staff accountable for these policies. Maintain resident and staff confidentiality at all times. Be willing and able to multi-task. Do not be quick with the idea that, “this is not my job.” If in any way an outcome will affect a resident, we are a team and that mindset must always be in the forefront of your mind. Maintain professional boundaries at all times with all aspects of a residents care. Be cordial with families and outside disciplines. Duties Direct nursing care with excellence in assessment skills, identification of potential problems, collaborating with disciplines, administering treatment and evaluating outcomes. Report all significant changes of resident condition to primary care physicians and residents families and/or designated POA’s and guardian’s in a timely manner. Report to oncoming shifts completely and concisely with outlined detail with what needs to be followed through. Identify areas of concern that need to be communicated to your nursing supervisor or Director of Nursing. Documentation of nursing notes must be complete, concise, informative and descriptive and reflect a resident’s condition. Overview of all nursing support care to ensure that it is done adequately and according to resident choice and wishes.
Requirements Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Maine. Must be physically able to do the job effectively for your scheduled shift. Must be able to work independently and possess leadership and supervisory skills. Must be able to communicate effectively to all persons surrounded in the quality of life of each of your residents. Professionalism An excellent attendance record is required. In order to ensure quality care to our residents your presence is required. If you are to be absent or late, ample notice must be given to your delegated unit. You may at times be required to stay later than your scheduled shift or float to another unit depending on the needs of our residents. At least a 2-hour notice of being absent is required before your scheduled shift. Be an excellent role model for all staff. Be here on your scheduled shifts, on time and dressed appropriately for your job. Be willing to give constructive criticism when you feel it is necessary. Be willing to stand up for our policies and procedures regarding smoking, cell phones and all others that are in place and hold staff accountable for these policies. Maintain resident and staff confidentiality at all times. Be willing and able to multi-task. Do not be quick with the idea that, “this is not my job.” If in any way an outcome will affect a resident, we are a team and that mindset must always be in the forefront of your mind. Maintain professional boundaries at all times with all aspects of a residents care. Be cordial with families and outside disciplines. Duties Direct nursing care with excellence in assessment skills, identification of potential problems, collaborating with disciplines, administering treatment and evaluating outcomes. Report all significant changes of resident condition to primary care physicians and residents families and/or designated POA’s and guardian’s in a timely manner. Report to oncoming shifts completely and concisely with outlined detail with what needs to be followed through. Identify areas of concern that need to be communicated to your nursing supervisor or Director of Nursing. Documentation of nursing notes must be complete, concise, informative and descriptive and reflect a resident’s condition. Overview of all nursing support care to ensure that it is done adequately and according to resident choice and wishes.
