RN/LVN for Long-Term Care - Flexible Day/Night Shifts

Taos Healthcare; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Taos Healthcare is seeking a friendly Registered Nurse to render nursing care under standards of practice, physician orders, and center policies. You will ensure patients' needs are met while following state, federal, and local guidelines.

Responsibilities include charting, narcotic counting, and monitoring patient changes. A supportive team environment with opportunities to growth within a long-term care facility is offered.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for NM or Compact.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents changes in patient conditions including nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or other changes.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring in programs.
• Documents and notifies departments of patient room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

RN license NM/Compact

BLS/CPR

Nursing management experience (pref.)

Job description

Taos Healthcare is seeking a friendly Registered Nurse to render nursing care under standards of practice, physician orders, and center policies. You will ensure patients' needs are met while following state, federal, and local guidelines.

Responsibilities include charting, narcotic counting, and monitoring patient changes. A supportive team environment with opportunities to growth within a long-term care facility is offered.