RN or LPN ~ Day & Night Shifts

Current RN or LPN licensure within the state of Colorado; CPR certification required. Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician. Conducts on-going assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident condition. Documents interventions and resident or family education efforts timely and accurately. Effectively meets all care needs of the residents through timely completion of assigned duties. Responsible for a wide variety of nursing administrative duties. Conducts rounds within the nursing department to ensure quality care of residents. Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner. Performs medication administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician. Monitors progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their care needs. Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors. Reports changes in resident conditions to the nursing supervisors. Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents. Monitors residents' skin to identify the risk of pressure sores and promptly reports to the nursing supervisors. Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed. Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors emergency kits. Monitors the emotional and physical conditions of the residents to ensure comfort and safety. Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up. Understands and follows proper procedures for admission, transfer and discharge of the residents. May assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of qualified team members for the Nursing Department. Provides expectations and monitors performance of specific nursing staff. Directs and develops nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company guidelines. Delegates assignments and provides overall supervision to nursing staff. Effectively communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, Restorative Aides, residents, families and physicians. Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds personally as needed. Assists in providing on-the-job training for new nursing staff. Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the nursing staff. Monitors schedule adherence of staff for lunch and rest breaks, beginning and ending of shifts and overtime. Monitors job performance of nursing staff and provides correction as needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$33.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person