Full-Time Registered Nurse - SNF- Boise

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Boise, ID

3d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse may provide direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants. The role follows current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, as well as facility policies and procedures, to promote holistic resident care. The RN reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or Unit Nurse Manager, and may oversee licensed practical or vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication technicians or aides, and restorative aides. The position provides nursing leadership and direct clinical care, including assessment, medication administration, wound treatments, and other nursing skills as assigned. It also supports resident admissions, discharges, and transfers; care planning; coordination with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members; compliance and infection control; and resident safety, rights, and dignity. The RN may work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays when necessary, and may be called back during emergencies.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) 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 deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition and follow oral and written instructions.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements needed for the position.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary, and be subject to emergency call-back.
Must maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report suspected policy, regulatory, safety, or resident-rights violations as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents 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 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 resident follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff duties are performed.
Provide direct-care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to holistically meet residents’ needs.
Participate in management team meetings concerning census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and in accordance with operational policies.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents or unusual occurrences to nursing leadership 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 survey processes and QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection-control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and protect them from abuse.
Follow facility policies, business conduct standards, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and confidentiality requirements; report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and suspected abuse or mistreatment as directed.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses in accordance with facility requirements.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.