Location: Holyoke,MA, USA
The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. is looking to hire a Registered Nurse working full-time for home care & hospice experience.
40 hours weekly - Friday through Monday schedule (generous weekend differential)
* Practice proper infection control and use standard precautions.
* Perform minimal light housekeeping tasks per the instructions on the HCA care plan if time allows.
* Assist or provide personal hygiene (sponge bath, shower or tub bath, bed bath, and mouth care).
* Assist clients with dressing.
* Remind clients to take medication(s).
* Plan and prepare or assist in preparing nutritious meals or prescribed diets.
* Assist the patient to perform prescribed physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy exercises as instructed by the appropriate professional.
* Assist in the use, care and cleaning of prescribed medical equipment (hospital bed, cane, walker, quad cane, etc.).
* Use a Hoyer lift or similar equipment to transfer patients to and from the bed, toilet, chair, tub, etc.
* Manually assist disabled or handicapped patients with transfers.
* Observe and accurately report all changes in the patient's physical, emotional or social condition on a timely basis.
* Identify and report unsafe and/or potentially unsafe practice in patient care to supervisors and to nurses or therapists.
* Maintain confidentiality during and after working hours. Follow assigned schedules and notify the office of changes.
* Accurately complete required work time and charting reports and return them to the office on a timely basis.
* Provide care and emotional support to persons who are acutely or chronically ill, which may include involvement in sensitive family relationships, in a supportive, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
* Complete job responsibilities in a professional, positive manner in accordance with the agency's philosophy, goals and policies.
* Attend scheduled in-service programs (twelve hours annually).
* Performing other duties as responsibility necessitates or as required.
We offer a competitive salary & benefit package, including:
* Low cost health insurance (no deductible for services at Holyoke Medical)
* Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
* Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Plans
* Employer paid disability and life insurance
* Retirement Plan (403b) w/matching contribution
* Up to $7000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
* Free onsite parking
* Voluntary benefits (Colonial products, Legal, and Pet Insurance)
* In House Pharmacy
* On Site Fitness Center & Relaxation room
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