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RN

Veritas Management Group, Colorado Springs, CO, United States


Benefits

We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities

Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care

We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas

PTO

401k matching

Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

RN/NOC - Why Join Our Team?

We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities

Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care

We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas

Excellent pay

PTO

401k matching

Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

RN - Job Summary
The Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee.

RN - Essential Job Functions

Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any other pertinent information to prepare for arrival

Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions – work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed

Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively

Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures

Consult with the resident’s physician and the care team in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as appropriate

Notify the proper staff, personnel and agencies when the resident is involved in an accident or incident

Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self‑help and care.

Answer call lights and assists residents in a timely manner

Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice

Ensure resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor

Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate

Assist in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate

Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights

Maintain Relias training and in‑service requirements

Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures

Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations

Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as appropriate

Chart nurses’ notes in a professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care

Review care plans daily to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Communicate to the Care Team when necessary

Qualifications
RN - Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.

RN - Specific Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state – must report any situations that may arise in which the license could be effected

Must possess a current BLS certification, accredited by the American Heat Association. ACLS Certification preferred

Must be able to pass a drug screening, background check and CAPS check

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