Evening Short Shift Registered Nurse - SNF- Boise
About The Position
Sunterra Springs is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Sunterra Springs Riverview Rehab facility in Boise, Idaho. This Monday–Friday position is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The RN may provide direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures. The role reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Unit Nurse Manager, and may supervise licensed practical or vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication technicians/aides, and restorative aides. The RN assesses resident needs and changes in condition, administers care and medications, coordinates with physicians and families, and helps ensure that resident care plans and facility standards are followed. The position also involves nursing leadership, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, documentation, infection control, emergency preparedness, and protecting residents’ rights and confidentiality. The work takes place at the nursing station and throughout the facility, with frequent interruptions and possible exposure to infectious conditions and other workplace hazards.
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 with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public; patience and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family members, and staff.
- Leadership and supervisory ability, with 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 required by the position.
- Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
- Availability for callback during emergency conditions and ability to work beyond normal hours or on weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Prior long-term-care experience is preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
- Provide nursing care that promotes holistic care for residents and ensure assigned nursing personnel follow policies and procedures.
- Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
- Assess changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
- Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry them out as written.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
- Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe for changes, and document as indicated.
- Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
- Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit and make rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and staff perform assigned duties.
- Provide direct care such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration as assigned and in accordance with policy.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in management team meetings as indicated.
- Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and according to operational policies.
- Communicate concerns or complaints to appropriate departments, file grievances as needed, and report incidents or unusual occurrences to nursing leadership.
- Participate in investigations and provide end-of-life care as required.
- Maintain adequate medication, supply, and equipment stock and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
- Initiate, review, and update resident 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 report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property.
- Follow facility policies, business conduct standards, regulations, safety and hygiene practices, and confidentiality requirements; report noncompliance, breaches, retaliation, or discrimination as appropriate.
- Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses, participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during facility emergency-plan activation.
- Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
