RNs Full Time, Part Time, PRN - All Shifts

Position: Registered Nurse (RN), Full-time, Part Time and PRN - All Shift

Vierra Communities offers a collaborative and diverse work environment with a focus on professional excellence. As we continue to grow, so does our need for dedicated and experienced team members who are engaged, professional and take pride in a job well done. Our nurses strive every day to provide excellent and compassionate care to our residents. If you have a strong work ethic and want to work for an organization that values you and your contributions, Vierra is the place for you.

Overview:

Vierra Communities Health & Rehabilitation is family-owned and operated that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents. This is a very exciting time to be at Vierra Falls Church as we recently completed a major renovation to our beautiful community.

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent customer service.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 annually)
• Referral Bonus Program (up to $1,000)

Required Qualifications

• Must have a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Current CPR certification
• Long term care experience preferred
• 2 years RN experience
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
• Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assesses changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes adverse effects as indicated.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs holistic needs are met.
• Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
• May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances, as necessary.
• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
• Participates in end-of-life care as required.
• Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respec