Full-Time Registered Nurse - SNF- Boise (56179)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse may provide direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical or vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants. The role follows current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, as well as facility policies and procedures, and promotes holistic resident care. The Registered Nurse assesses residents, administers medications and treatments as ordered, coordinates resident transitions and follow-up needs, provides nursing leadership, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The position also supports facility compliance, infection control, emergency preparedness, resident rights, confidentiality, and quality activities. The role is based at the nursing station and throughout the facility, involves frequent interruptions, and may require call-back during emergencies, work beyond normal hours, and weekend or holiday work 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 deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and follow oral and written instructions.
Leadership and supervisory ability, with willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to work at the nursing station and throughout the facility, tolerate frequent interruptions, and be subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
May be required to work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.
May be exposed to falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, other air contaminants, infectious waste and diseases, hazardous chemicals, and hostile or emotional individuals.
Prior long-term-care experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of licensed practical or vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and facility policies.
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 resident status, notify the physician and the resident’s family or representative, and document findings.
Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry out orders as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
Schedule resident follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and perform rounds to assess resident needs and staff duties.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, in accordance with policies and procedures and as assigned.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in management team meetings as indicated.
Assist in 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 and unusual occurrences and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Maintain adequate stocks 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 QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection-control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect residents’ rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, business conduct standards, regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and confidentiality requirements; report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident mistreatment as specified.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses, and participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities during emergency-plan activation and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.