Registered Nurse - SNF- Murray

Job Details

Location:

Murray, UT 84107

Job Category:
Registered Nurse

Nursing Services

Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Unit Nurse Manager

Department Staff

May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

• Prior experience in long‑term care preferred but not required.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.

• Direct the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and facility policies.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments as directed by physicians, observe for changes and document accordingly.
• Schedule follow‑up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Participate in management team meetings regarding census changes, resident status changes, or concerns.
• Assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed.
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
• Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or director of nursing and participate in the investigative process as needed.
• Participate in end‑of‑life care as required.
• Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication.
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure that infection control principles are followed and correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
• Promote and protect all residents’ rights.
• Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator, cooperate with all investigations.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participate in all life‑safety and emergency drills and trainings; fulfill responsibilities during emergency…