Registered Nurse (RN)

Veritas Management Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center at Cordera in Colorado Springs is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a skilled nursing facility. You will work under physician-driven care plans to maximize patient outcomes in a hotel-like setting.

Essential duties include coordinating admissions, communicating with care teams, administering meds, and supporting discharge planning. Must hold an active RN license, BLS, and pass screenings; ACLS preferred. In-person, full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN license in this state.
• Must possess a current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening, background check and CAPS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Inform nursing staff of new admissions and prepare rooms for arrival.
• Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and families effectively.
• Administer medications and document care per policy.
• Assist in discharge planning and involvement in residents' care plans.

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

• Excellent pay

The Center at Cordera is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

RN - 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
• Sign on bonuses to qualified candidates
• 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 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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics
• Medical‑Surgical

Physical Setting

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Supplemental Pay

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

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