Registered Nurse - SNF- West Valley

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•West Valley City, UT

11d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in a skilled nursing facility. The role follows applicable federal, state, and local regulations, established facility policies, and a nursing model that promotes holistic resident care. The RN provides nursing leadership, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and supports residents’ rights, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate resident-condition information and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, with willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Must be able to assist with resident evacuation in emergencies.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements as needed.
May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, hazardous chemicals, falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
May encounter hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.
May be subject to call-back during emergency conditions, frequent interruptions, and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.
Prior long-term-care experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with regulations and facility policies.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure assigned nursing personnel follow 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 findings.
Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry out orders as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, monitor for changes, and document as indicated.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and arrange transportation as needed.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned personnel and perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and duties are completed.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned and in accordance with policies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to meet residents’ needs holistically.
Participate in management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluation of nursing personnel and implement discipline as directed and in accordance with operational policies.
Communicate concerns or complaints to appropriate departments 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.
Monitor medication, supply, and equipment stock 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 deficiencies.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and safeguard their confidential health information.
Follow facility policies, safety and hygiene measures, infection-control procedures, and applicable regulations; report noncompliance and confidentiality breaches.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property, and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.