NOC Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) ***$3,000 Sign on Bonus***
15 days ago
Spokane Valley
Job DescriptionDescription: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. Schedule: Full-Time, NOC, 12 hour shifts, 6 AM - 6 PM Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Perform comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms., • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, following established medication administration protocols and ensuring accuracy and safety., • Monitor residents’ condition and response to treatment, reporting any chances or concerns to registered nurses or physicians promptly., • Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, while promoting independence and dignity., • Collaborate with the team to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs., • Provide wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing interventions as directed by the care plan and physician orders., • Document nursing assessments, interventions, and observations accurately and timely in residents’ and physician orders., • Document nursing assessments, interventions, and observations accurately and timely in residents’ health records., • Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers, providing education and support regarding residents’ care plans, medications, and health status., • Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress goals, and any changes in condition or care needs., • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff and visitors., • Assist with admission, transfers, and discharges of residents, ensuring continuity of care and a smooth transition between care settings., • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote team work., • Perform all other duties assigned., • Valid license as a Licensed PracticalRequirements: Job Requirements: • Valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed., • 1 or more years of experience working in a SNF required., • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities., • Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor. Physical Requirements: • Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents., • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist., • Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed., • Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs., • Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed., • Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus., • Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager., • Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations., • The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing., • The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position., • The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.