Registered Nurse/PRN - ALF - Utah County (56147)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Woods Cross, UT

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 position works in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures, and promotes holistic resident care. The RN provides nursing leadership at the assisted living facility, coordinates and delivers resident care, supports the interdisciplinary team, and helps ensure compliance with care, medication, infection-control, safety, and documentation requirements. The role may include supervising nursing personnel, participating in management and quality-improvement activities, and responding to emergencies or other assigned needs. The position works at the nursing station and throughout the facility and is subject to frequent interruptions, emergency call-back, and 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 deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements required for the position.
Prior experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care or assisted living.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of certified nursing assistants and caregivers in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, 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’ conditions, notify physicians and residents’ families or representatives, and document findings.
Confirm physician orders in the medical record and carry them out as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered, monitor for adverse effects, and delegate medication duties in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Schedule resident 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 facility policies and procedures.
Conduct rounds to ensure resident 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, and complaints or 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 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 identified deficiencies.
Provide Medication Technician training and delegation to approved certified nursing assistants.
Ensure a Change of Condition Log is maintained daily in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
Participate in and carry out proper medication destruction procedures.
Ensure residents transition promptly 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 business conduct, and applicable regulations.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; maintain confidentiality of protected health information; and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and suspected resident abuse or mistreatment.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.