Registered Nurse - Care Center

Summary

While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the delivery of quality resident care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN contributes to the development of the plan of care for each resident and directly implements and/or directs the CNA's in carrying out the plan of care as outlined. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient resident care. This is an at-will position.

Job Duties

• Reviews CNA's resident assignments and duties at the beginning of the shift. Ongoing evaluation of resident needs will be communicated to CNA's throughout the shift.
• Assures that quality of care is given to each resident by supervising, directing and motivating the CNA's in her charge. This will be done according to the plan of care and policies and procedures.
• Assess each resident for problems and needs through conversation, observation and a physical assessment and documents accurately.
• Provides direct supervision and coordination of the resident care team. Is responsible for the quality of resident care given by self and the resident care team.
• Is able to give constructive feedback and discuss resident care issues that conflict with quality resident care.
• Reports changes in condition to the attending or on call physician as well as the family. To include documentation of this change in the progress notes for the resident's medical record.
• Arranges for emergency or outpatient services as needed on her shift through the attending physician or physician on call.
• Provides direct resident care, including the administration of medications, performs and assists with ADL's, treatments and therapies within the knowledge base of her training and under the coverage of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Responsible for following facility policies and procedures, federal and state guidelines, as posted, physician orders and other administrative directives.

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing directions upon request as needed.
• Sound analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work with others and possess the communication and interpersonal relationship skills needed for a leadership position.
• Assessment skills to identify and recognize resident physical and mental needs,
• Comply with HIPPA and other federal, state and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters.

Experience & Education:

• Maintain skills through training provided as well as self-study.
• Graduate of a state approved nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Wyoming.
• Completion of the SV Health/SVCC orientation program.

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.

Compensation details: 30.48-45.74 Hourly Wage

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