RN - Days 8 HR

Rn Position Summary

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Captions 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved RN program required
• Must possess current, unencumbered 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.