RN – Skilled Nursing & Rehab - Weekend Nights

Alto Health Care Staffing • Gallup, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at our post-acute care facility, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to support recovery, improve health outcomes, and ensure the ongoing well-being of each resident.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a skilled nursing, rehab, or post-acute care setting.
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines related to both SNF and rehabilitation care (CMS, state, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments of residents and short-term patients to identify physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to recovery goals or long-term wellness needs.
• Administer medications, IVs, and prescribed treatments accurately and safely.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care accordingly in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with therapy staff (PT, OT, Speech) to support short-term rehab patients in achieving recovery goals and safe discharge plans.
• Monitor progress of rehab patients and advocate for changes in care when necessary.
• Provide specialized wound care, especially for post-operative or rehab patients.
• Ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
• Monitor vital signs and health status; identify and respond to changes in condition.
• Accurately chart assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, medication regimens, and post-discharge care.
• Support safe transitions to home or alternate levels of care, particularly for short-term rehab patients.
• Work closely with physicians, therapists, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across SNF and rehab units.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and contribute to a clean, safe care environment.
• Provide timely and appropriate emergency interventions in accordance with facility policy.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvement and compliance initiatives to ensure excellence in care delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed