Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care Center (Prn-Nights)

JOB TITLE Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care Center REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing –LTCC NIGHT SHIFT - ADDITIONAL $3.00/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Renders professional nursing care to residents within the LTCC in support of medical care and the interdisciplinary team and within the policies of the institution. JOB REQUIREMENTS Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license authorizing practice in Wyoming, or an applicable multistate license issued under the Nurse Licensure Compact. EXPERIENCE Prior experience with geriatric patients helpful.

Experience in psychiatric and/or rehabilitation nursing is also useful. SKILLS Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.

Interest in and understanding of the special needs of the older adult. Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles. Must be able to apply nursing process in problem solving.

Must be able to prioritize appropriately and make sound nursing judgments. Must have supervisory skills for immediate supervision of nursing assistants. Must have well-developed motor coordination and manual dexterity in order to perform psychomotor nursing skills.

Must have well-developed written and verbal communication skills in order to interpret written instructions, communicate and document effectively. Effective computer and keyboarding skills. Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.

Ability to learn new computer software applications. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS BLS (AHA) LPNs with IV certification must perform intravenous therapy in accordance with the most current Wyoming State Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion, “LPN IV-C Scope of Practice,” and applicable facility policies and procedures.

Performs and documents resident assessments on admission and on a continuing basis. Monitors and documents change in health status through continuing assessment of the residents. Develops and updates the nursing care plan.

Meets with an interdisciplinary team quarterly to review the plan of care for primary residents. Implements the plan of care, using appropriate nursing actions. Transcribes and carries out physician's orders, as appropriate.

Administers and documents medications as ordered and observes and documents resident reactions. Completes drug and behavior monitoring as per program guidelines. Assists physicians as necessary.

Provides therapeutic treatments. Observes, documents, and promptly reports changes in residents’ conditions, responses to medications and treatments, and significant incidents to the supervisor or physician, as appropriate. Encourages residents to participate in prescribed therapies, dietary regimen and activity programs, as appropriate.

Direct and supervises non-licensed staff in resident care, including disciplinary action when necessary. Works closely with nursing assistants. Observes skill levels and teaches concepts of nursing care on an informal basis.

Assures the CNA has appropriate information to provide care for residents. Knows and is able to carry out approved emergency procedure Maintains the confidentiality of all resident data. Follows and enforces back-safety precaution for lifting and moving patients and other items.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS Implements rehabilitative nursing techniques and teaches appropriate residents’ rehabilitative techniques to maximize independence and functional abilities. Offers emotional support to residents and families, e.g., during institutional adjustment, the grief process, coping with chronic illness and working with the cognitively impaired resident and his/her family. Organizes workday according to accepted routines and prioritizes activities.

Participates in unit and staff meetings, in-service education, and community outreach programs, as required. Contributes to staff development by recommending educational topics, providing formal and informal training, attending approved external educational programs, and sharing relevant information with staff. Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Makes a record of absences, tardiness and relief coverage and provides additional staffing for coverage of units as required. May be required to perform other related duties for which the individual is qualified.

Nights shift