Registered Nurse-RN

The Center at Park West•Pueblo, CO

22d•$38 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Park West is looking for full time, part time and/or PRN nurses to join their team. Night Shift: 6pm-6am - Night Shift Differential offered! Day Shift: 6am-6pm Weekend Availability Rotating schedule: Every other weekend off, no more than three shifts in a row! Pay is dependent on candidate's experience. About Us: The Center at Park West is a new, skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. RN - Why Join Our Team? We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Relocation packages and sign on bonuses to qualified candidates Excellent pay PTO 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees RN- Job Summary: The Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state
Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
RN License for Colorado (Required)

Responsibilities

Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any other pertinent information to prepare for arrival
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate
Notify the proper staff, personnel and agencies when the resident is involved in an accident or incident
Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
Answer call lights and assists residents in a timely manner
Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
Ensure resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
Assist in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate
Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
Maintain Relias training and in-service requirements
Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as appropriate
Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
Review care plans daily to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Communicate to the Care Team when necessary