Job Description
Come join our awesome team as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Valley Manor Care Center! Valley Manor Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Hourly Pay: $37.45-$44.95 per hour based on previous work experience PLUS earn $2.25 per hour night shift differential. Schedule: FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT 6pm - 6am Thursday, Friday & Saturday, then every other Sunday 10pm - 6am Medical, Dental and Vision insurance ~ Health Savings Account (HSA) ~ Flexible Saving Account (FSA) ~Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional) Short term disability The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to utilize the nursing process in planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. The nurse will plan, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned nursing unit and observe, direct and evaluate the activities of personnel as the person “in charge” according to the Nurse Practice Act. Will assume “Building Charge” responsibilities as directed by the DON or Designee. Current licensure in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse . Experience in long-term care preferred. Good problem solver with abilities to make independent judgments utilizing initiative, discretion and the nursing process as needed. Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques. Clinical competence to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments of residents. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. Understanding of current Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Infection Control and OSHA guidelines. Provides Leadership and Direction on Assigned Unit s, STNAs, TMA’s (if applicable), interdisciplinary team, supervisory and management team, customers, residents and families. Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on-coming shift. Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status. Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs. Ensure that unit personnel on your shift are carrying out their assignments. Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned. Initiate disciplinary action when the performance of personnel warrants such action. Report occupational exposures to needlesticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Brings concerns/improvement suggestions to facility leadership and QAA/QAPI committee. Resident Care Functions Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per company policy Perform nursing techniques for the comfort and well being of the resident. Is drug knowledgeable and reports resident response, side effects, responds to drug considerations and reports problems or potential problems to the physicians. Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility. Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding monitoring of vital signs, weights, administration of medications and treatments. Make physician/provider calls to report resident change in condition. Keep Resident Representative and families updated on resident conditions. Comply with acute emergency protocols and tasks involved in the event of a 911 call. Follows all Advance Directives: DNR/DNI/CPR/Comfort Care protocols and orders. Contribute toward completing and updating resident’s care plans. Evaluate and reports the performances of all personnel working under your supervision and direction. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Accurately transcribes physician’s/provider’s orders as per facility protocol and forwards necessary information to other departments. Document and report all incidents, accidents that occur involving residents, visitors, and staff. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident response. Follows VOA Policy and Procedures. Provides ongoing resident assessments as necessary and as assigned and documents these assessments per facility policy. Utilizes E-Interact COC & Care Paths for change in condition. Attend nurses meetings as scheduled. Initiate disciplinary action when the performance of personnel warrants such action. Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining staffing requirements, and making recommendati