Hiring - Registered Nurse (RN)

Brookings, OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Brookings, OR

Expected Salary: $64K

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works using guidelines established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, Oregon Administrative Rules, Policies & Procedures, and clinical nursing judgment
• Performs comprehensive and focused nursing assessments
• Ensures residents’ individualized service plans address patient needs, updating PRN
• Coordinates care with outside providers, such as PCPs, Home Health, or Hospice
• Performs weekly and PRN skin checks
• Reviews weight variances for clinical factors and development of the service plan
• Delegates applicable tasks to unlicensed staff adhering to all OSBN rules
• Reviews all supportive devices with restraining qualities for resident appropriateness
• Completes documentation thoroughly, accurately, and timely
• Delivers direct nursing care to patients PRN
• Provides clinical oversight to all unlicensed staff
• Initiates and oversees training for staff and residents
• Serves as a leader and role model for resident care
• Adjusts schedule to meet facility needs for training and delegation on all shifts
• Performs all intramuscular injections
• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Audits compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
• Participates in survey processes
• Oversees all narcotic destruction and disposal
• Serves as a resource for the local community

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse license without restrictions
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Continuing education per OSBN requirements
• Completion of the “Role of the RN in Community-Based Care” within 6 months of hire
• Experience in a community-based care setting is preferred

PROFESSIONALISM

• Interactions with residents, staff, visitors, and outside agencies are respectful
• Clinical decisions are made that reflect the knowledge and good judgment and demonstrate an awareness of resident/family/physician needs
• Awareness of own limitations is evident, and assistance is sought when necessary
• Dress code is adhered to
• Appropriate information is prepared and presented at applicable meetings
• Responsibility is taken for own professional and personal growth
• Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated
• Confidentiality and sensitivity of residents is respected at all times
• Representation of company values is modeled

Experience:

• Senior Living Facility: 1 year (Preferred)
• Oregon RN License: 1 year (Required)

License or certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)