RN

PACS•Centennial, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations to maintain quality resident care. The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations and staffing, coordinates services with other departments, and contributes to facility quality assurance, care planning, assessments, discharge planning, staff development, safety, infection control, and equipment management. The position also provides and oversees direct nursing care, monitors residents’ conditions and treatment, and communicates with residents, families, physicians, staff, and administrators. The role includes administrative and supervisory duties such as maintaining policies and procedures, completing reports and documentation, participating in committees and facility surveys, assigning and monitoring staff work, and addressing personnel concerns. The RN must protect confidential resident and facility information and report suspected security, safety, or fraud incidents. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, rehabilitative and restorative nursing training, at least two years of experience (preferably in long-term care), an active and unencumbered state RN license, and current CPR certification. The RN must maintain required education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The work takes place in office and nursing-service areas, including resident rooms, and can involve frequent interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, emotionally difficult situations, and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. Physical requirements include moving throughout the workday and the ability to lift, push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds, with possible assistance evacuating residents during emergencies.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
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, personnel, visitors, and government representatives.
Leadership, supervisory, planning, organization, and communication abilities, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress, work independently, and function effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed.
Must be able to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and for a distance of at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing nursing operations and maintaining department policies, procedures, manuals, and reference materials.
Prepare reports and documentation, communicate operational concerns, and recommend policy, staffing, and service improvements to the Director.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, committees, care planning, assessments, and discharge planning.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete accident and incident reports; and perform required administrative documentation.
Ensure adequate licensed nurse and nursing assistant staffing, assign and delegate work, monitor staff attendance and performance, and address personnel concerns.
Make rounds to assess nursing personnel and resident care, report findings, and help correct problems.
Visit residents daily, assess physical and emotional status, provide direct nursing care as needed, and monitor seriously ill residents.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions to attending physicians and next of kin, and coordinate care with residents, families, physicians, and staff.
Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, medication records, nursing documentation, and compliance with care plans and residents’ wishes.
Perform or oversee nursing procedures, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, and taking vital signs and blood pressure readings.
Support staff education, in-service training, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing equipment and supply needs, maintain adequate stocks, and support safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
Protect resident and facility information and report suspected privacy, information-system access, fraud, occupational exposure, and safety violations.
Assist with resident transportation arrangements after discharge and notify family members of a resident’s death when required.