RN / Full-time 7am-3:30pm

Vierra Communities • Falls Church, VA

11d • $45 - $53

About The Position

Vierra Falls Church, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, excellent care to residents and patients in a skilled nursing setting. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is classified as essential personnel, with weekend shift differentials. The RN provides direct nursing care and leadership to assigned nursing personnel, supports residents’ holistic care, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. Vierra describes its workplace as positive, supportive, and close-knit, with a culture that encourages innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and facility policies.
• Follow the nursing model to 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 the physician and the resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders into the medical record 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 as indicated.
• Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
• Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff perform assigned duties.
• Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, in accordance with policies and procedures as assigned.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to holistically meet residents’ needs.
• Participate in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
• May assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline according to operational policies and direction.
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
• Report incidents and unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director of nursing, or director of nursing, and participate in investigations as needed.
• Participate in end-of-life care as required.
• Ensure 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 deficiencies in practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Seven paid holidays and an expansive paid time off program.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid and voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) enrollment with corporate match and zero vesting schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Strategic referral bonuses and a referral bonus program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

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