Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you!
Generous Sign-on Bonuses! Referral Bonus!
Competitive pay based on experience:
RN $38.00 - $47.97 per hour
At North Adams Commons, we have been caring for area families since 1981, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
• Use the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of the patient’s care, as evidenced by client/staff observation
• Assess the patient: collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history.
Complete and/or review Admission Data Record, as defined by policy. Make accurate and ongoing
assessment of patient’s status and respond appropriately
• Plan/implement: set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient’s needs
and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards
• Evaluate: perform ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient’s
condition
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including
nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities,
limitations, and progress toward goals
• Communicate with the physician regarding patients’ needs, nursing assessments, and
recommendations on a daily basis and as needed
• Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient’s wellbeing, as
evidenced by staff/client feedback.
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• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share
written informational material, as applicable.
• Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
• Prepare and administer medications and IVs according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting,
etc., as necessary.
• Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer,
and or discharge.
• Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Verify the identity of each resident before administering medication/treatment.
• Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
• Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
• Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the
appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and
procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper
disposal of soiled materials.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product
information/instructions.
• Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain
current certification as a licensed nurse.
• All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the BHCS mission, vision, and core values.
Qualifications:
• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Current Massachusetts nursing license as an RN
• CPR/BLS/AED and IV certification required
Salary Range: $38.00-$47.97 per hour (based on years of experience)
