RN

Valley View Health Care Center, INC•Cañon City, CO

About The Position

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth? We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

You care.
Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved RN program required
Must possess current, unencunbered license to practice as an RN in Colorado
Current valid CPR certification required
Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred
previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers nursing care to residents in accordance with current company, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and dignity is maintained at all times.
Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
Evaluates and monitors residents' condition and provides professional nursing care in accordance with care plan and doctor's orders.
Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team members.
Initiates emergency support measures when needed.
Coordinates resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge including completing appropriate forms and required documentation in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Performs assessment functions including identification of changes in the resident's physical or psychological condition (i.e., changes in lab data, vital signs, mental status).
Ensures that nursing history is present in medical record for all residents.