Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Cascadia EE LLC•Lake Oswego, OR

8d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Kruse Way Post Acute is a healthcare provider focused on rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, providing patient-centered rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care with individualized treatment plans. The Registered Nurse supervises staff, monitors patients, implements treatments, develops care plans for long-term needs, administers medications, follows up with families, and provides quality care to residents and patients. Clinical care must comply with current federal and state guidelines and company regulations. The RN documents care and observations in clinical records, communicates with physicians, completes nursing documentation, and participates in medication management. The RN also responds to emergencies, supports resident rights and confidentiality, follows clinical policies and nursing standards, and maintains punctuality and regular attendance. Employees must complete and clear the applicable state background check before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
Current Oregon RN licensure.
Valid CPR certification.
Maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights regarding resident and personnel information.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations.
Strong communication, customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Experience with Point Click Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care to facility residents and patients.
Document care and resident-status observations promptly in clinical records according to facility guidelines and applicable regulations.
Communicate with residents’ physicians.
Complete nursing documentation, including assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, consents, and assigned tasks, ensuring records accurately reflect required and provided services.
Administer, prepare, and document medications as prescribed, including the next scheduled dose after admission or readmission; notify a supervisor when medications are unavailable.
Observe and report resident responses to medication and promptly communicate adverse drug reactions.
Initiate enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered.
Maintain accurate narcotic records and order or arrange the ordering of pharmaceuticals.
Notify physicians of automatic stop orders and complete recapitulated physician-order reviews as assigned.
Assist with or institute emergency measures and direct and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Ensure compliance with company clinical policies and procedures.
Follow the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies and procedures, and sound nursing judgment.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.