Registered Nurse - SNF- Murray

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Murray, UT

2d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in a skilled nursing and transitional rehabilitation community. The role follows current federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies, and the nursing model to promote holistic care. The RN provides nursing leadership, coordinates resident care with the interdisciplinary team, and helps ensure residents’ needs are met safely and respectfully. The position includes assessing residents and responding to changes in their condition; carrying out physician orders; administering medications and treatments; supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers; maintaining care plans and documentation; and contributing to infection control, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The RN may also assist with personnel performance and discipline, participate in surveys and QAPI activities, and provide end-of-life care as required. The role works at the nursing station and throughout the facility, with frequent interruptions and possible exposure to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and challenging situations involving residents, families, visitors, or personnel. The RN may be called back during emergencies and may 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 information and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel, and to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, assist with resident evacuation, and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements needed for the position.
Must meet facility 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.
Prior long-term-care experience is preferred but not required.
Subject to callback during emergencies and may work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
Promote holistic resident care 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 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, monitor for changes, and document accordingly.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned nursing personnel and perform rounds to check that resident needs are met and duties are completed.
Provide direct care skills, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned and in accordance with policies.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically.
Participate in management team meetings concerning census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and according to operational policies.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences to nursing leadership and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Monitor 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 QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and protect them from abuse or mistreatment.
Follow facility policies, business conduct standards, and applicable regulations; maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report violations or breaches.
Follow safety and hygiene measures, report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses, and participate in emergency drills and training.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.