RN Registered Nurse

Cottesmore of Life Care • Gig Harbor, WA

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The RN evaluates patient needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plans as the patient’s condition changes. The role also provides clinical supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

The position is based in a skilled nursing facility serving residents who need long-term skilled support and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Care is collaborative and interdisciplinary, and the patient population may include people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and other post-acute needs. Patient mix may vary by facility.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current license or registration in the applicable state.
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current during employment.
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
• Provide care and services that support patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment.
• Revise care plans based on changes in a patient’s condition.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.

Benefits

• Vacation, six paid holidays, one personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one.
• Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Program, subject to company policy and approval.
• Toll reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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