Registered Nurse/PRN - ALF - Utah County

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Woods Cross, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse may direct nursing care for residents and oversee day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants, nursing assistants, and non-certified medication aides. The role works in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures. The position is classified as exempt and reports to the Administrator or Executive Director; no positions report to it. The RN provides nursing leadership in an assisted living facility, supports holistic resident care, oversees compliance and care coordination, and may assist with evaluating and supervising nursing personnel. The position also involves maintaining resident records and care plans, communicating with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and participating in quality, survey, emergency, and end-of-life care activities.

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 deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist with resident evacuation 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 exams and immunity-status checks.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must follow safety and hygiene measures and comply with facility policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants and caregivers in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures.
Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents and ensure 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 accordingly.
Confirm physician orders in the medical record and carry them out as written.
Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders, observe for adverse effects, and delegate medication duties as permitted by facility and applicable guidelines.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to personnel at the assisted living facility.
Coordinate assigned care skills, including colostomy changes and wound care, according to policies and procedures.
Conduct rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and personnel perform assigned duties.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically.
Participate in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implementing discipline as directed and in accordance with operational policies.
Notify appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances or complaints as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences to the Executive Director or VP of Clinical Quality unit manager and participate in investigations.
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 assigned QAPI activities.
Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
Provide medication technician training and delegate duties to approved certified nursing assistants.
Ensure the Change of Condition Log is maintained daily in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Participate in and execute proper medication destruction procedures.
Ensure residents transition in a timely manner to home health, hospice, or palliative services as appropriate.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and comply with facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment through appropriate channels.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during activation of the facility emergency plan.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.