Part-time Nurse - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (Day Shift)
Charlottesville, VA
Health Services – Health Center and Catered Living/Vista (Assisted Living and Memory Support) /
Part-time /
On-site
Nurses provide “Hands on” key direct resident care in accordance with physician orders, nursing directives and established nursing care policies, procedures, and standards. RN's work closely with a committed health-care team with the ultimate goal of providing a supportive, safe and home-like environment for residents. Responsible for planning and providing professional nursing care for residents to include completing all medical record documentation identify resident/family support systems, and serve as the interface with physicians and ancillary staff to obtain and communicate information regarding resident care. The successful candidate is also responsible for providing supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants and assists with the training of new team members. The schedule for this shift is 7:00am to 3:30pm.
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide professional nursing care for residents in accordance with physicians’ orders and established policies and procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments as necessary, maintain resident charts, and procure supplies and medications.
- Assist with the planning and overall nursing care of the residents on the unit assuming charge nurse responsibilities.
- Serve as interface with physicians and ancillary personnel to obtain and communicate information regarding resident care.
- Provide supervision of nursing assistants; schedule assignments; review/revise assignments according to individual needs of the residents and ensure assignments/tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Evaluate, coordinate and assist in the activities of supportive staff and make recommendations for improvements in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided the residents.
- Provide resident and family instructions and care plans to facilitate progressive and recuperative medical care programs.
- Schedule physician appointments and coordinate transportation of the resident as needed.
Qualifications
- Ability to work on a daily basis with Physicians and Nurses, residents, family members and responsible parties to review progress and plan and resolve issues.
- Ability to complete multiple assignments with multiple deadlines on time and within budget.
- Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of staff members across the organization.
- Able to uphold Magnetic Values (Multicultural- Accountable- Game Changer- Nurturing- Empowering- Teachable).
Requirements
- Current Virginia LPN or RN license.
- Current CPR and First aid certification.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
- Associate's degree in Nursing preferred.
