Registered Nurse (RN)– Full-Time Evening Shift (2pm–10:30pm) – $48–$55/hr + Full Benefits

Highland Health and Rehabilitation • Bellingham, WA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Highland Health & Rehabilitation, a 44-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Bellingham, Washington, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to provide clinical care to residents and patients. The RN supervises staff, monitors patients, implements treatments, develops care plans for long-term needs, administers medications, follows up with families, and provides high-quality care in accordance with federal and state guidelines and company regulations.

This is a full-time evening-shift position from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with four to five shifts per week. Pay is listed as $48–$55 per hour, or an estimated $80,000–$114,000+ per year, with benefits. Employees must meet applicable state background-check requirements and be cleared before contact with residents or patients.

Requirements

• Current Washington RN license.
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations.
• Must meet applicable state background-check requirements and be cleared to work in the facility before contact with patients or residents.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term-care experience is preferred; a minimum of six months is recommended.
• Experienced and new graduate RNs are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to facility residents and patients.
• Supervise staff, monitor patients, implement treatments, and develop patient care plans for long-term needs.
• Document care and observations promptly in clinical records in accordance with facility guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal 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 and document medications as prescribed, including the next scheduled dose following admission or readmission.
• Notify a supervisor when medications are unavailable; observe and report resident responses and adverse drug reactions; initiate enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered; maintain narcotic records; arrange pharmaceutical orders; notify physicians of automatic stop orders; and complete recapitulated physician-order reviews as assigned.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures when residents experience sudden adverse developments.
• Direct and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Ensure compliance with company clinical policies and procedures and follow the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies, procedures, and sound nursing judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights regarding resident and personnel information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Consistent assignments to support relationships with residents and their families
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree