Registered Nurse (RN) Sign-on bonus available

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable health care regulations. The RN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions, and helps create a supportive community for residents. The role involves nursing care, resident assessments and care planning, communication and documentation, medication administration, staff oversight, and maintaining safe and sanitary care areas. The RN may work variable shifts, including day, evening, and overnight schedules. The position may require work on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered RN license in the applicable state and maintain it in good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government representatives, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
Be able to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.
Meet the physical demands of walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to work in an environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents and document care and services provided.
Participate in orientation for new residents, family members, and staff as directed.
Make rounds with health care providers as needed and assign nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Conduct clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address resident and family issues and report significant concerns to a supervisor.
Participate in facility inspections and carry out assigned clinical programs, such as dementia care, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, and admissions.
Complete initial assessments and help develop or update interim care and service plans.
Communicate with health care providers, review treatment plans, complete orders and progress notes, and arrange ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Review medical records, orders, medication records, diets, laboratory information, and interdisciplinary team documentation to support care and follow-up.
Communicate policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors, and provide shift reports and recommendations to nursing management.
Complete accident and incident reports, assessments, and clinically accurate medical record documentation.
Provide residents and families with information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, and other documentation to a supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and residents' care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify attending health care practitioners and families when a resident's condition changes.
Assist with arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by health care providers.
Monitor supplies, medications, and equipment; report shortages and review medication administration records for completeness and accuracy.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure staff perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing on staff performance issues, complaints, and grievances.
Make protective equipment available to staff and maintain clean, sanitary nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs and maintain adequate stock levels.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.