Registered Nurse/RN

Company: Avamere
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: June 14, 2020

Job Description:

Overview Work where you make a Difference! Registered Nurse/RN Full-time Day 6am - 6pm Rotating Schedule Every other weekend off Avamere Bellingham Healthcare & Rehab Services 1200 Birchwood Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-9295 The primary responsibility of this position is to implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards, provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by the CNA's. Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset Complete required recordkeeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts' services, programs and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.Provide leadership to nursing personnel and make daily rounds of your unit to ensure staff is providing direct care in accordance with resident's care plan and wishes.Develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, other department personnel, residents, family members, and all other individuals involved in resident's care.Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Facility Information Amidst scenic Bellingham, Washington you will find Avamere Bellingham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Services. This location features skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. Avamere Bellingham Healthcare and Rehabilitation features 84 beds. Amenities include 24-hour staff, transportation, a Resident Council, a library, and an extensive activities calendar. Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.Avamere Bellingham Healthcare and Rehabilitation is proud of their 4-star staffing rating on Medicare.gov.Get to know more about this community on their blog and on Facebook.

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