Registered Nurse

Snohomish Health and Rehabilitation•Snohomish, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical care to residents and patients in a long-term care, nursing home, and acute care setting. The role includes supervising staff, monitoring patients, implementing treatments, developing care plans for long-term needs, administering medications, following up with families, and providing high-quality care in compliance with current federal and state guidelines and company regulations. The nurse documents care and observations promptly in clinical records, communicates with physicians and the care team, completes required nursing documentation, and supports safe medication management. The role also involves responding to emergencies, maintaining resident confidentiality and rights, and following the Nurse Practice Act and company policies and procedures. Employees must complete and pass applicable state background-check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
Current RN license in the state of employment.
Valid CPR certification.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations.
Strong communication, customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and facility staff.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Must maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights regarding resident and personnel information.
Positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Must complete and be cleared through applicable state background-check requirements before contact with patients or residents.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical care to facility residents and patients.
Supervise staff, monitor patients, implement treatments, and develop care plans for long-term needs.
Administer medications as ordered and document them as prescribed.
Observe and report resident responses to medications, identify and communicate adverse drug reactions, and notify supervisors or physicians about medication issues as appropriate.
Initiate enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic records.
Order or arrange for ordering of pharmaceuticals, notify physicians of automatic stop orders, and review recapitulated physician orders when assigned.
Document care and observations promptly in clinical records, including assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, and consents.
Communicate with residents’ physicians, families, and facility staff about care, patient needs, and changes in condition or plans.
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments and direct and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Assist new admissions in becoming welcomed at the facility.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect resident rights.
Follow clinical policies and procedures, the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, and applicable rules and regulations.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.