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Registered Nurse (RN) FT All Shifts -
with SNF experienceEvery other weekend is a 3 day-off weekend!
Available Shifts:Fulltime DAY, 6p - 6:30am, XYZ schedule
Fulltime NOC, 6a - 6:30pm, XYZ schedule x2
Job Summary Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in
Tacoma, WA is seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN) to assume responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients for a shift of duty. The ideal candidate adheres to the standards of care for the area, maintains resident/patient safety, and supervises the resident/patient care activity.
Essential Position Duties: - Makes frequent rounds to note resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Gives/receives the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
- Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, med. Cart, medication room, etc.), resident/patient care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Monitors supplies and orders as needed.
- Follows all policies and procedures and performs duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Reviews care plans, at least daily, to ensure appropriate care.
- Notifies the Director of Nursing/Residence Care Manager/patient changes in condition.
- Receives and transcribes physician's orders to resident's/patient's charts, Kardex/Care Plan A, Medication Administration Record ("MAR"), treatment/care plans, as required.
- Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid and company standards and policies.
- Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies the Director of Nursing / Resident Care Manager of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
- Keeps medication room and medication cart locked according to regulations. Responsible for security of keys.
- Follows and adheres to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:- Must possess a current RN license. License must be in good standings.
- Must have a minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Benefit Highlights:- Competitive Wages
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.