RN - Part-Time

PACS•Auburn, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility requirements to maintain high-quality resident care. The RN assists with nursing department operations, staffing, staff supervision and development, resident care planning and assessment, safety and infection control, equipment and supplies, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, committees, and other departments. The role also provides direct nursing care as needed and supports the Director of Nursing and other facility leaders in carrying out nursing services.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least two years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice; must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR certification and required continuing education/licensing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy manuals; and communicate information effectively.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel.
Leadership, supervisory, planning, organizational, and teamwork abilities.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide age-appropriate resident care, communicate resident condition information, and work patiently and effectively with residents, including those who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and a distance of 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately; ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and meet facility health requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with day-to-day nursing department operations and help maintain and update department policies, procedures, manuals, and reference materials.
Prepare reports and recommendations; review department policies, procedures, and job descriptions; and help coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
Participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, discharge planning, resident admissions, transfers and discharges, and required incident reporting.
Attend facility committee meetings, prepare or contribute to reports, provide requested information, and implement committee recommendations as directed.
Help ensure adequate RN, LPN, and nursing assistant staffing; assign and delegate work; supervise staff; conduct rounds; monitor attendance and performance; and report staffing or personnel concerns.
Maintain effective working relationships and a calm, supportive environment for residents and staff; address personnel complaints and grievances and participate in performance evaluations and staffing recommendations.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, residents, and families; observe residents daily; report changes in condition; review nursing notes and care plans; and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Perform or oversee clinical tasks including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, monitoring medication administration and treatments, and assisting with seriously ill residents.
Ensure medication and supply procedures are followed, treatment areas are clean and safe, residents are checked as needed, and resident and family concerns are communicated to the Director.
Participate in staff training and continuing education, including in-service programs and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and proper reporting of hazards and exposures.
Recommend department equipment and supply needs; help maintain adequate stocks and support preventive maintenance and safe operation of nursing equipment.
Participate in resident assessments and care plans; review care goals and treatments, communicate plans to staff, and assist with MDS and RAP implementation.
Monitor economic conditions and recommend nursing service adjustments; report suspected or known fraud.
Protect confidential resident and facility information and report suspected privacy or information-system violations.