Torrington Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for caring, dedicated, and hard working individuals who share our goal of providing exceptional care to our residents The ideal candidate will be experienced in giving diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. Responsibilities Record a patient's medical history accurately Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc. Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc. Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks Collect samples for lab testing as assigned Provide emotional and psychological support when needed Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions Support charge nurse's Manage acute situations Admissions and discharge Delegation Positive attitude a must On call requirement for this role Skills Proven experience as RN supervisor Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate and able to handle stress

Pay:

From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person