* RN - Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Agawam Job Listing at Kindred Hospital in Agawam, MA

Healthcare, Medical

Description Work with our physicians, implementing their orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise our LPNs, LVNs and CNAs to help them provide total nursing care for our residents. Be part of the Kindred family of knowledgeable and caring professionals who work together to give the very best in long-term health care.

Responsibilities:

• Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by the State Practice Act
• Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document residents condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet residents needs
• Implement physicians orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by Kindred and local/state/federal rules and regulations
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner
• Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments
• Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents
• Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments

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