Registered Nurse - SNF- Douglas (56044)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Douglas, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing, formerly Douglas Care Center, is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Douglas, Wyoming. The Registered Nurse works in Nursing Services and may provide direct nursing care to residents while supervising day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants. The role follows applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures, and promotes holistic resident care. The nurse provides clinical care and leadership, assesses and documents changes in residents’ conditions, carries out physician orders, administers medications, performs treatments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The position also supports resident rights, safety, infection control, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness. Work takes place at the nursing station and throughout the facility, with frequent interruptions and possible call-back during emergencies. Work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, may be necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Ability to relay information about a resident’s condition and follow oral and written instructions.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements required for the position.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Prior long-term-care experience is preferred but not required.
May be subject to call-back during emergencies and may work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Assess changes in residents’ status, notify physicians and residents’ families or representatives, and document accordingly.
Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry them out as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe for changes, and document care.
Schedule follow-up appointments and arrange transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and assigned duties are completed.
Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration as assigned and in accordance with policy.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to meet residents’ needs holistically.
Participate in management team meetings concerning census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and in accordance with operational policies.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences to nursing leadership and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Maintain adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participate in inspection surveys and QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct practice deficiencies.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and report allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices; report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.