RN - Skilled Nursing

Company: SnapCare
Location: Bend
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: This position is a licensed registered nurse role designed to provide direct nursing care to patients in a post-acute care setting. RN will work closely with other permanent and temporary staff and assist in their duties as needed.


Essential Job Duties:

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• Essential job duties include, but are not limited to assessment, patient and family communication, administration of medications, planning and delegation of nursing interventions, assistance with ADL's, admission, discharge, wound care, monitoring chronic and acute conditions, medication administration, appropriate documentation; accurate, prompt and professional communication with healthcare team including nursing staff, providers and ancillary team members; completion of any and all training modules,utilizing chain of command as needed, and working within scheduling parameters.
  
• Serves as a role model and resource for LPNs, CNAs, Med Aides and Caregivers following the mission, vision, and values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within the Scope of Practice.
  
  Functions:
  
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  • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and therapeutic communication, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.
    
  • The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care.
    
  • The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
    
  • Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities, and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods.
    
  • Makes it a point to put new skills and knowledge to use on the job in a timely and effective manner.
    
  • Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.
    
  • Demonstrates behaviors commensurate with the Vision, Mission, Values, and Behavioral Standards of SnapCare.
    
    Communication/Knowledge:
    
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    • Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with various individuals both inside and outside the organization.
      
    • Possesses strong interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations, openness to learning, ability to identify and utilize resources in an unfamiliar environment, and strong conflict resolution skills.
      
    • Proficient with computer systems.
      
      Education/Experience:
      
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      • Qualified candidates will have graduated with an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited nursing program.
        
      • At least 6 mo of LTC and/or post-acute care inpatient care nursing experience is required.
        
      • Skills: Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency meets the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
        
      • Primary Source Verification Required.
        
      • Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider status according to the American Heart Association.
        
        The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
        
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        • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.
          
        • Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell.
          
        • Visual abilities, and auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.
          
        • Work environment includes the probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
          
        • Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
          
        • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
          
        • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
          
        • For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when a patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
          
        • Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
          
        • Licensure/Certifications: Current RN licensed in good standing by the State Board of Nursing; Current BLS or CPR/First Aid; Food Handler's permit
          
          ADA/Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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