Description:*$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

_*Shifts Available:*_

* 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

*Position Summary*

The primary role of the Registered Nurse is to supervise staff, monitor patients, implement treatments, develop patient care plans for long-term needs, administer medications, follow-up with families and provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients. Provides clinical care in compliance with current federal and state guidelines, and company regulations.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

*Essential Functions*

* Provides the highest quality of patient care to facility residents/patients.
* Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the facility, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
* Communicates with resident’s physician.
* Completes all nursing documentation: assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, consents, and any assigned tasks and ensures that said documentation accurately reflects services required by the resident and provided to the residents.
* Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by:
* Administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission. Notifies Supervisor of medications not available;
* Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed;
* Observing and reporting resident responses to medication;
* Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions;
* Initiating enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered;
* Maintaining narcotic records accurately;
* Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals;
* Notifying physicians of automatic stop order; and/or
* Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned.
* Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments with residents. Directs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

*Other Functions*

* Ensures compliance with company’s clinical policies and procedures.
* Follows the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies and procedures and sound nursing judgment.
* Performs other related duties, as assigned.

*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities*

* Must maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights, regarding all resident/personnel information.
* Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations.
* Must possess strong communication, customer service, teamwork and organizational skills.
* Positive , enthusiastic attitude.

Requirements:*Qualifications*

*Education*

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

*Licenses/Certification*

Current RN Licensure in the State employed.

Valid CPR Certification.

*Experience*

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Pay: $42.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Description:*Position Summary*

*Shifts Available:*

* 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

*Essential Functions*

* Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiates the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team members, as needed.
* Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents’ assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates residents’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other. Oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. Administers treatments.
* Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations. Communicates with resident’s physician. Assists with emergencies; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
* Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by
* administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission.
* Notifying Charge Nurse of medications not available;
* Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed;
* Observing and reporting resident responses to medication;
* Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions;
* Maintaining narcotic records accurately within scope of practice;
* Completing medication interchange and insurance prior to authorization as assigned;
* Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals;
* Notifying physicians of automatic stop orders;
* Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned; and/or,
* Cleaning, organizing and replenishing supplies on medication/treatment carts after each use and prior to shift change.
* Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
* Initiates and assists consultants while providing services. Reviews documentation from consultant visit and follows up on recommendation. Assist with follow up on results of qualitative and quantitative medical record audits. Communicates and implements pharmacy review/drug regime review recommendations, as assigned.
* Assists with clinical discharge process.
* Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

*Other Functions*

* Performs other tasks as assigned.
* Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities*

* Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.

Requirements:*Education*

Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.

*Licenses/Certification*

Current valid LPN license in the state employed.

Valid CPR certification.

*Experience*

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person