Registered Nurse/PRN - ALF - Utah County

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Woods Cross, UT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Assisted Living may direct nursing care for residents and the day-to-day activities of certified nursing assistants, nursing assistants, and non-certified medication aides. The role supports holistic resident care and ensures that nursing services comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies. The position is classified as exempt and reports to the Administrator/Executive Director; no positions report to this role. The RN oversees resident assessments and changes in condition, medication administration and delegation, care planning, transitions, nursing personnel, and coordination with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The position also supports infection control, quality improvement, surveys, emergency preparedness, resident rights, and facility compliance. Work takes place at the nursing station and throughout the facility, with possible call-back during emergencies and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

A 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 and patiently with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, assist with resident evacuation, and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements needed for the role.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must comply with facility policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations; compliance is a condition of employment and a factor in performance appraisal.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of nursing assistants and caregivers in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and facility policies.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
Assess changes in residents’ status, notify physicians and residents’ families or representatives, and document appropriately.
Confirm physician orders in medical records and carry out orders as written.
Prepare and administer medications, observe for adverse effects, and delegate medication duties according to applicable guidelines.
Schedule follow-up appointments and transportation for residents as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to Assisted Living nursing personnel.
Coordinate care skills, including colostomy changes and wound care, as assigned.
Perform rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and personnel perform assigned duties.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to address residents’ needs.
Participate in management team meetings concerning census, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and in accordance with policies.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances or complaints when 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.
Monitor medication, supply, and equipment stock 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 delegate duties to approved certified nursing assistants.
Maintain the Change of Condition Log daily in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Participate in and execute proper medication destruction procedures.
Ensure timely resident transitions to home health, hospice, or palliative services when appropriate.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect resident rights, and comply with facility policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, discrimination, retaliation, and allegations of resident abuse or mistreatment through appropriate channels.
Protect residents from abuse, cooperate with investigations, and report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency plans.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.