Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Team Under New Management!
A long-term care facility in Newburyport is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team under a brand-new management team. We are committed to improving staffing ratios, enhancing resident care, and providing a professional, supportive workplace.
This is your opportunity to grow your career in a resident-focused environment with competitive pay, excellent benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-Coordinating all educational programs for licensed and unlicensed staff.
-Coordinates and actively participates in unit-based orientation of licensed and non-licensed staff within the facility. Solicits involvement of unit staff as mentors.
-Assures all necessary mandatory education (fire safety, infection control, residents rights, Hazard communication, safety, sexual harassment; Dementia, HIPAA, workplace violence, yearly) required by regulatory standards are available for all staff; track attendance. Schedule live presentations for mandatory in-services on a rotating basis as applicable
-Maintain program attendance records in accordance with the Department of Public Health and other regulatory bodies.
-Coordinates the monthly orientation program at facility.
-Provide or arranges/ verifies BLS, CPR, and First Aid education for direct care staff as required; offer optional training for all other employees.
-Participates in appropriate committee and collaborates with other staff to promote a high standard of care by licensed and non-licensed staff within the Department of Nursing.
-Maintain current employee health files on all staff members to assure compliance with all relevant regulations.
-Monitor and investigate employee injuries and or exposures. Work cooperatively with HR and departments in managing employee injuries and illnesses. Informs Director of Nursing, administrator and Medical Director per protocol.
-Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
-Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
-Orient new employees to the importance of infection control policies and procedures, personal hygiene, handwashing/hand hygiene techniques, etc., as well as the employee’s responsibility in following our established procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
-Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
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Minimum of one year geriatric experience, preferably with similar population.
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Previous teaching/staff development experience strongly preferred.
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Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.
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APIC Certification in infection control preferred, but not necessary.
Why Work Here
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Competitive Pay
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Comprehensive Benefits Package
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Green Employee benefits
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Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
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Supportive, Experienced Leadership Team
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Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
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Convenient Newburyport location with easy access to bus and train lines
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Warm, Professional, Resident-Focused Work Environment
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Additional Perks For Staff
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Online Payroll Access, including:
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View pay stubs anytime
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Track hours worked
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See upcoming pay dates
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Download W-2s and tax documents
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Update direct-deposit information
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Paid weekly in full
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Employees may access up to 50% of earned wages after 24 hours
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Apply Today
If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to advance your career in long-term care under a supportive new management team, apply now and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional resident care!