Description

The Floor Nurse / Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a skilled nursing facility. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, adhering to all facility policies and procedures and regulatory standards.

Schedule: Full-Time, NOC, Weekends, Three 12 Hour Shifts, 6 AM - 6:30 PM, Some NOC Weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical, mental, and emotional status upon admission, regularly throughout their stay, and as changes in condition occur.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments, physician orders, and facility policies.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications accurately and safely, documenting all dosages and effects. Monitor for adverse reactions and report as necessary.
• Wound Care: Provide skilled wound care, including dressing changes, wound assessment, and documentation of progress.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete electronic health records (EHRs), including assessments, vital signs, medication administration, treatments, and patient responses.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with physicians, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Supervision: Provide guidance and supervision to CNAs and other support staff, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring quality care delivery.
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the physician and family as needed.
• Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions.
• Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols and universal precautions to prevent the spread of infections.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Idaho.
• Current and active CPR Card
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or acute care setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in stressful situations.