Registered Nurse - SNF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

7d•$34 - $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 or vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures. The role promotes holistic care and provides nursing leadership to assigned personnel. The position reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or Unit Nurse Manager, and may supervise licensed practical or vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication technicians or aides, and restorative aides. The RN assesses resident needs and changes in status, communicates with physicians and residents’ representatives, carries out medical orders, administers medications, provides wound treatments and other direct care, and supports admissions, discharges, and transfers. The RN also contributes to care planning, infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, compliance, quality activities, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Work takes place at the nursing station and throughout the facility, with frequent interruptions and possible call-back during emergencies. The role may involve work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

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 communicate resident condition information and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work harmoniously with, lead, and supervise other personnel.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements needed for the position.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Must not pose a threat to workplace health and safety.
Must follow facility policies, procedures, compliance and ethics standards, and state and federal regulations.
Must report suspected noncompliance, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses as required.
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 or vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
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 physicians and residents’ families or representatives, and document findings.
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, monitor for changes, and document care.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership and direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration as assigned.
Make rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and personnel perform assigned duties.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in management team meetings as indicated.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and consistent with policy.
Refer concerns or complaints to appropriate departments and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Monitor supplies, medications, 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 report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations or confidentiality breaches.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures; participate in life-safety and emergency drills and fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses according to facility policy.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.