Registered Nurse II

Registered Nurse II - CONTINUOUS Registered Nurse II - Full and Part Time (Benefited) Multiple Shifts - Continuous Posting - CONTINUOUS - (2400018D) Description About the Veterans Home at Holyoke: The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Holyoke Veterans Home is staffed by approximately 330+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking several compassionate and experienced nursing professionals for our Registered Nurse II (RN) position for 2nd and 3rd shift. The RN II is the second level in the series and candidates will assume supervision of an assigned unit staff, while fostering teamwork across multiple disciplines. The RN II is responsible for providing overall exceptional patient driven care and support to veterans in order to effectively evaluate medications and/or treatment regimens. The incumbent will support, educate, direct and guide the performance of LPN, CNA and administrative staff, while communicating information in a clear and constructive manner to patients and their families. SEE THE VETERANS HOME IN HOLYOKE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Required Qualification: Must possess a current, active certification as a Registered Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Must possess a current and valid CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications: At least two (2) years of supervisory experience; At least one (1) year of experience as a charge nurse in a long-term care environment; Proficient understanding of the principles and practices of geriatric nursing, dementia, hospice, and modern long-term care; Knowledge of standard nursing policies and other methods/techniques, and emergency procedures; Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information; Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of quality care, health and safety approach; Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Schedule: There are full time (40 hours per week) and part time (24 or 32 hours per week) positions available, alternating holidays and weekends. The shifts are: 1st Shift (7:00AM to 3:30PM) (FULL) 2nd Shift (3:00PM to 11:30PM) (Available) 3rd Shift (11:15PM to 7:15AM) (Available) Base Salary does not include shift differentials Schedule and days off are based on the operational needs of the facility. This is a 24 hour/7 days a week facility - the Holyoke Veterans Home requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.

Created: 2024-10-19