Per Diem RN 3pm-11pm

  • Hamden
  • Whitney Center Incorporated
If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then we want to meet you.
We aim to offer more than just jobs; we aim to provide opportunities for meaningful experiences where our people's professional aspirations and personal passions converge. We are in search of a Registered Nurse who is not just looking for a new position, but to be an integral member of our community.
As a senior living and aging services organization, we believe every individual regardless of age, physical, or cognitive ability has the right to engage in life toward their personal fulfillment. Here, every service interaction contributes to that engagement and fulfillment, both for our team members and customers.
Your experience with us:
• Purposeful Work : Make profound impacts daily. Witness firsthand the difference you make in countless lives.
• Supportive Environment : Work on a team and in a culture where every idea is valued, and every team member's contribution is encouraged.
• Personal & Professional Growth : With myriad development opportunities, your growth story is what you make of it.
• Competitive Offerings : Compensation and benefits package that acknowledges your contributions and supports your well-being.
We are proud to offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
* Long Term/Short Term Disability
* Life Insurance
* 401k Retirement Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Free On Campus Parking
* 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.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of residents.
• Follows department safety procedures and policies.
Expectations:
Oversee clinical care in the Health Center 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
Two 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.