Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Registered Nurse – Full-time in Edmonds, WA. The primary function of the Registered Nurse is to ensure effective and efficient nursing care is provided as prescribed by the physician and as required by the facility’s policies and procedures.

• Accurately prepare, administer and document medications, tests upon which the administration of medications are dependent, and perform treatments according to the physician’s orders and as directed by the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Record time spent performing individual treatments in accordance with ancillary services policy on the medication/treatment record.
• Assess the resident’s response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse effects.
• Notify the physician of refusal of medication/treatments and/or non-compliance with treatment plan.
• Inform resident and family member of medication/treatment plan and new orders with explanation of the type, purpose and potential side effects of the medication/treatment.
• Insure proper storage and security of drugs and biologicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Insure drug ordering and receiving procedures are followed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Insure correct disposal of sharps.
• Keep medication cart and room neat, clean and medication correctly stored.
• Keep medication refrigerator clean, at correct temperature and items stored labeled and dated.
• Assist the Charge Nurse as required which includes but is not limited to assessment of residents on change of condition, notification of physician and families, admissions, discharges or transfers, weekly progress note documentation, MDS assessment and care plans.
• Assist in orientation and training of new nursing personnel, as required.
• Practice, implement and supervise Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies and procedures.
• Practice, implement and supervise safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Program.
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations.
• Assist in teaching of resident, families, and personnel on specific procedures.
• Assist with physician rounds and orders, as required.
• Assist with monitoring and supervising of dining program and meal service as assigned.
• Respond to audit reports with prompt corrective action.
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Appreciate the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities.
• Support facility administration, philosophy of care, and the policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all facility staff members.
• Maintain an interest and awareness of changes and advancement in geriatric nursing and regulations.
• Demonstrate and supervise direct nursing care to improve standards of nursing.
• Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Show dependability.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
• Understand and apply County, State, and Federal laws and regulations governing long-term care nursing facilities.
• Implement the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility staff, residents and public.
• Promote and maintain good public relations on behalf of the facility.
• Carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing a specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Frequent bending and reaching.
• See and hear or use prosthetics that allow adequate function to meet job requirements.
• Meet general health requirements set by facility policies, including annual TB screening and…