Registered Nurse (RN)– Full-Time Evening Shift (2pm–10:30pm) – $48–$55/hr + Full Benefits

Bellingham South of Cascadia LLC•Bellingham, WA

1d•$48 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to provide clinical care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The RN supervises staff, monitors residents, implements treatments, develops care plans for long-term needs, administers medications, follows up with families, and provides high-quality care in compliance with federal and state guidelines and company regulations. This is a full-time evening-shift position, working 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with four to five shifts per week. The posted pay is $48–$55 per hour, with an estimated annual range of $80,000–$114,000 or more. The facility has 44 skilled beds and is located in Bellingham, Washington. Employees must submit to and be cleared through applicable state background-check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

Current Washington RN license.
Degree in nursing from an accredited school.
Valid CPR certification.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations.
Maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights regarding resident and personnel information.
Submit to and clear applicable state background-check requirements before contact with patients or residents.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred; a minimum of six months is recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care to facility residents and patients.
Document care and observations promptly in clinical records according to facility guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal rules.
Communicate with residents’ physicians.
Complete nursing documentation, including assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, consents, and assigned tasks, ensuring records accurately reflect required and provided services.
Administer, prepare, and document medications as prescribed, including the next scheduled dose following admission or readmission, and notify a supervisor when medications are unavailable.
Observe and report resident 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 assigned reviews of recapitulated physician orders.
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments and direct and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Ensure compliance with the company’s clinical policies and procedures and follow the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, and sound nursing judgment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.