RN; Nurse II; Homelake Veterans Community Living Center - Monte Vista,

Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Residential and Reintegration Services
Homelake Veterans Community Living Center
The Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake is a State-owned and operated skilled nursing facility and domiciliary dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound.
Description of Job
While in this position, you are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Currently Recruiting For The Following Schedules
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 pm
and
Thursday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm;
Friday - Monday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Please note:

Sh
iffs may vary depending on business needs.
Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. The purpose of this position is to provide nursing oversight, administrative oversight, and lead work over nursing personnel of three or more FTEs on a continuous basis, as well as clinical supervision of all nursing staff during a specific shift. Provide direction to all direct care nursing staff on assigned shift(s). Serve as a resource and mentor to all nursing staff on assigned shift.

Promote and maintain nursing staff efficiency. This job provides professional medical care to people living in the facility. This includes checking residents' health and giving them specialized nursing care that follows professional standards, laws, regulations, and the facility's policies and procedures. The nurse provides regular and special nursing care, such as medication and treatments, and documents the care provided in the residents' electronic medical records (EHR).
Additionally, As a Nurse II, You Can Expect To

• Perform admission and daily assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor for critical health changes and promptly notify physicians.
• Safely administer routine and specialized interventions (including IV therapy, venipuncture, and enteral nutrition) while monitoring for medication effectiveness and interactions.
• Direct, delegate, and prioritize daily assignments for nursing staff (RN, LPN, CNA) based on facility workload and resident needs.
• Orient new employees, provide regular coaching and performance feedback, and ensure required staff competencies are completed and evaluated.
• Maintain accurate, timely resident records in the EHR, including comprehensive assessments, progress notes, and medication/treatment administration records (MAR/TAR).
• Enforce strict adherence to VCLC, State of Colorado, and VA regulations, while leading and educating staff on essential infection control precautions.
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement teams to establish best practices and resolve clinical concerns including pharmacy and medication work groups.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and House Supervisors to guarantee top-tier unit care, promptly communicating policy and procedural changes to your team.
• Operate a State vehicle to conduct off-site assessments or safely transport residents as required.
• Maintain clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge through ongoing education, workshops, webinars, and relevant literature reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Required to possess a current BLS or CPR card and maintain a Colorado RN license in good standing

• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

• Two…