Registered Nurse Part-Time Days

Christian Living Communities•Centennial, CO

1d•$42 - $51

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes, directs, implements, and evaluates resident care to meet residents’ total needs and maintain care in accordance with state and federal law and community policies and procedures. The role communicates with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, family members, and others about residents’ status; responds to concerns; participates in resident care conferences; maintains accurate and relevant care plans; and prepares, administers, and documents medications according to physician orders. The nurse also monitors medication supplies and expiration dates, documents and reports care issues, identifies signs and symptoms, exercises judgment in selecting appropriate treatments or procedures, and supervises and directs ancillary personnel. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a Colorado Registered Nursing License in good standing. Advanced geriatric training and experience in long-term care or supervision are preferred. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, English-language reading, writing, and speaking skills, and excellent customer service. Work involves moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and may involve exposure to chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, and other infectious diseases. The nurse sits, stands, bends, and moves intermittently and interacts frequently with residents, family members, and visitors.

Requirements

Colorado Registered Nursing License in good standing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in geriatrics.
One year of experience in a long-term care facility.
One year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, implement, and evaluate resident care to meet residents’ total needs and comply with applicable laws and community policies and procedures.
Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, family members, and others about residents’ status.
Listen to concerns from residents, family members, or physicians and initiate corrective action or report concerns to appropriate personnel.
Attend resident care conferences and maintain accurate, relevant resident care plans.
Prepare, administer, and document medications according to physician orders; order medications as needed and ensure expired medications are replaced.
Document patient care issues appropriately and report them to personnel as required.
Recognize signs and symptoms and use initiative and sound judgment to select appropriate treatments or procedures.
Immediately supervise and direct ancillary personnel and initiate corrective action when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.