Registered Nurse

Caldwell of Cascadia, LLC•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises staff, monitors patients, implements treatments, develops patient care plans for long-term needs, administers medications, follows up with families, and provides high-quality care to residents and patients. The nurse provides clinical care in compliance with current federal and state guidelines and company regulations. Employees must submit to and be cleared under the applicable state background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of employment.
Valid CPR certification.
Maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights concerning resident and personnel information.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations.
Strong communication, customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care to facility residents and patients.
Document care and observations promptly in the clinical record according to facility documentation guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Communicate with residents’ physicians.
Complete nursing documentation, including assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, consents, and assigned tasks, ensuring it accurately reflects the services required and provided.
Administer medications as ordered, including the next scheduled dose following admission or readmission, and notify a supervisor when medications are unavailable.
Prepare, administer, and document medications as prescribed.
Observe and report residents’ responses to medication and promptly communicate adverse drug reactions.
Initiate enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered.
Maintain accurate narcotic records.
Order or arrange for ordering pharmaceuticals.
Notify physicians of automatic stop orders and complete recapitulated physician order reviews when assigned.
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments and direct and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Attend assigned shifts punctually and regularly.
Ensure compliance with the company’s clinical policies and procedures.
Follow the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies and procedures, and sound nursing judgment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.