Job description

WE ARE EXPANDING - WE NEED NURSES - ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

NSA stands for "Nurses Staffing Agency". That what we do. And we want to find some of the best Nurses to fill open shifts strictly in Skilled/Long Term Care facilities in Waterbury/Meriden/Cheshire area. Are you looking to do something different with your skills ? Would you like more flexibility in your schedule ? Would you like to feel appreciated for picking up a shift and making good money doing so ? As a former Director of Nursing with over 25 years experience I know all too well the stress and exhaustion Nurses feel being overworked and underappreciated. Why not try something new and learn just how valuable you are to these facilities and make a difference. You can go home at the end of your shift knowing you were appreciated for coming in without the stress & pressure of being someone's employee. You are your own boss and you can decide what & how many shifts you want to work. We are seeking dependable LPN's for all shifts Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays. "

Staff who work for us stay with us"

The LPN will be responsible to

• Makes decisions relevant to the operation and management of the facility during the assigned shift.
• Verifies that the resident's physician and family is notified when there is a significant clinical development in the resident's condition or if the resident requires immediate medical care.
• Directs proper handling of resident care emergencies.
• Makes rounds and consults with charge nurse concerning new admissions and acutely/seriously ill residents.
• Complete admission process of new/returning residents as directed by facility
• Ensures the proper completion of accident/incident documentation and notification.
• Assists in on-going Quality Assurance of resident care and documentation.
• Projects the facility's image in a positive light to residents, staff and community.
• Maintains a positive attitude and rapport with family members.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by facility
• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Administering non-intravenous medications.
• Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
• Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses

Requirements

• Long Term Care/SNF Experience
• All Nurses must be fully vaccinated including all boosters to be eligible to work in any Nursing Facility

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the shift, proper body mechanics required—bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching above the shoulders and occasional lifting are involved.
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
• Must be able to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to transfer and pivot residents.
• Computer/Long Term Care Software Experience (Point Click Care) Will Train
• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• IV Certified
• CPR Certified

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All Nurses will be responsible for obtaining weekly COVID testing if not vaccinated. Results will be required at any facility you are assigned

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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