RN, Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Night Shift - ICU, Intensive Care Unit

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct guest/resident care and supervision and oversight of the guest/resident care by the licensed and non‑licensed team members in the skilled nursing center. The RN is expected to lead and demonstrate Sunrise Senior Living’s Mission – "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" – in accordance with federal, state and local standards and Sunrise policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests/residents.

• Assist with the development and leadership of Designated and Certified Nursing Assistants following the Resident Centered Care model.
• Assist with case management of both Medicare and non‑Medicare guests/residents as needed.
• Participate in Care Planning meetings.
• Assist with providing clinical care, including urinary cauterization, tube feedings, applying/changing dressings, Accu‑checks, medication management/administration, admission, transfer and discharge of guests/residents.
• Ensure interdisciplinary notes reflect the care provided through daily random audits.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of guests/residents charts.
• Complete Incident Reports and report to the Director of Nursing Services (DNS).
• Review, update and document communication regarding residents to share pertinent resident and community information.
• Conduct visits/rounds with physicians as necessary and assigned by DNS.
• Research and document all incidents of abuse, neglect and misappropriation of funds as assigned by DNS or the Executive Director, Skilled Nursing Administrator.
• Participate actively in the Clinical IDT Meetings and in the Daily Prospective Payment System (PPS) meetings to obtain information on admissions and discharges for the day/week.
• Assist in monitoring medication records and administration.

• Demonstrate knowledge of key quality improvement areas including Skilled Nursing Transformation, Resident Centered Care Model, Sunrise and Federal Quality Indicators, and all applicable regulations.
• Monitor resident decline or improvement in condition and refer to restorative nursing as indicated.
• Assist in implementing, training and monitoring documentation related to clinical systems weekly.
• Consult with physicians as appropriate.
• Ensure resident changes, concerns and solutions are communicated to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate actively in federal, state and local surveys.
• Maintain knowledge of Restorative Practices of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.

• Understand and follow infection control practices.
• Provide training as needed to support infection control practices.
• Follow proper methods for disposing of blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchange guest/resident tanks when empty, and monitor levels.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately to eMAR (Medication Administration Record) promptly, including initials, date and time.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Provide leadership and follow Sunrise nursing standards when taking orders and administering medications.
• Ensure up‑to‑date guest/resident photos are present on eMAR.

• Respond to guest/resident and family, visitor requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate with families regarding medical care and seek new methods to incorporate guest/resident requests into existing nursing standards.
• Coordinate and utilize available health care resources.
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