Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing quality care to resident of assigned neighborhood. The RN functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs. We are seeking per diem RNs on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

• Contributes to the achievement of excellence through the quality and care values of the mission of Duncaster.
• Administers medications accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Documents according to nursing practice standards and Duncaster policies and procedures.
• Provides treatments to residents according to physician orders and Duncaster policies and procedures.
• Provides for physical comfort and a safe environment.
• Follows infection control, bloodbourne pathogens and hazardous materials policies and procedures.
• Protects residents' rights, confidentiality and dignity.
• Accurately carries out physician/provider orders in a timely fashion.
• Initiates, implements and evaluates care plans/MDS on an ongoing basis.
• Accurately completes admission and discharge procedures.
• Coordinates staff and resident care appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Willingly participates in organizational/professional activities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of nursing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care.
• General knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Requires licensing as a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut.