Registered Nurse - SNF- Murray (56101)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Murray, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Care—Cottage on Vine is a transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Murray, Utah. The Registered Nurse 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 provides nursing leadership and works with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically. The nurse assesses residents, implements and documents care, administers medications and treatments as ordered, and supports admissions, discharges, transfers, and end-of-life care. The role also helps maintain safe, compliant, and effective nursing services, including infection control, resident rights, confidentiality, emergency preparedness, and staff teamwork. The position works at the nursing station and throughout the facility and may involve frequent interruptions, emergency call-back, and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

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.
Leadership and supervisory ability, with willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform job-related movements such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
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.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Assess and document changes in residents’ status and notify the physician and resident’s family or representative as appropriate.
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 accordingly.
Schedule resident follow-up appointments and arrange transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned personnel and perform rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and staff duties are performed.
Provide direct nursing care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and participate in management meetings as needed.
Assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and according to policy.
Refer concerns or complaints to appropriate departments and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Ensure 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.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect residents’ rights, and report allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other noncompliance.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report breaches or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices; 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.