RN Long Term Care

TETON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Jackson, WY

2d•$37 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and delivers, on an age and developmentally appropriate basis, direct clinical care per nursing process for adult and geriatric residents/patients. Delivers resident/patient care according to the Scope of Service for the Living Center. Assumes weekend charge nurse responsibilities as follows: acts as a clinical and administrative role model and resource for the Living Center. Contact person for the physicians and other department managers. Manages the care of the residents/patients. Adheres to and practices the SJH Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Requirements

ASN
Good communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills.
Basic computer skills.
Current RN license with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming
Current BLS required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Obtains data from resident and/or family using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for valid assessment of condition upon admission and daily. Data to include: condition of the skin, mobility, sensory impairments, cardiovascular status, respiratory status, nutritional status, reaction to medication, psychosocial and mental status.
Utilizes resident data for problem identification, particularly rehabilitation and restoration of all functions where possible and good supportive care to prevent further deterioration when not possible.
Initiates appropriate nursing interventions that are population specific/developmentally appropriate and allows for resident choice whenever possible.
Identifies changes in resident status and responds appropriately using safe nursing judgment in the notification of a physician and follows chain of command.
Assures all pertinent resident data is communicated through oral and written means appropriately using the change of condition log.
Uses SBAR when communicating resident information.
Formulates a plan of care that is resident centered and is based on the 10 Eden principles.
Attends care conferences as schedule allows.
Responsible for following resident care plan guidelines as outlined by the Care Coordinators.
Identifies risk factors and provides for resident safety.
Implements measures to prevent injury and provide a safe environment.
Keeps department and hallways clean and orderly.
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of medication action, side effects and protocols for use.
Gives medications safely and accurately according to policy and procedure.
Completes event reports for all adverse drug reactions.
Consistently implements the current National Patient Safety Goals.
Uses two patient identifiers
Provides clear and concise reports when "handing off" to another provider
Completes medication reconciliation on admission and at discharge
Implements correct hand washing according to the CDC guidelines
Implements interventions to reduce falls and pressure ulcers
Addresses resident and family's spiritual needs utilizing a holistic, resident centered approach.
Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of resident care and nursing practice.
Provides clear information to assist the resident and family to make informed decisions.
Notifies families appropriately regarding resident's needs and/or change in condition.
Documents all resident and family education and pertinent communications.