Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Description Registered Nurse (RN) Schedule: PRN All Shifts Location: Bellingham, WA Highland Health & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with 44-bed skilled, and we are dedicated to providing exceptional care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team in skilled nursing!

The primary role of the Registered Nurse is to supervise staff, monitor patients, implement treatments, develop patient care plans for long-term needs, administer medications, follow-up with families and provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients. Provides clinical care in compliance with current federal and state guidelines, and company regulations.

Essential Functions

Provides the highest quality of patient care to facility residents/patients. Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the facility, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Communicates with resident’s physician.

Completes all nursing documentation: assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, consents, and any assigned tasks and ensures that said documentation accurately reflects services required by the resident and provided to the residents. Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by: Administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission.

Notifies Supervisor of medications not available; Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed; Observing and reporting resident responses to medication; Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions; Initiating enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered; Maintaining narcotic records accurately; Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals; Notifying physicians of automatic stop order; and/or Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned.

Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments with residents. Directs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Ensures compliance with company’s clinical policies and procedures. Follows the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies and procedures and sound nursing judgment.

Performs other related duties, as assigned. What You Bring: Current Washington RN license and degree in nursing from an accredited school. Valid CPR certification. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or similar healthcare setting. Experience in long-term care preferred (minimum of six months recommended).

Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations. Must maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights, regarding all resident/personnel information. Why Join Us * benefits applicable for full-time positions* Pay: $44-$55/hour (depending on experience) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation and sick days Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Supportive leadership and opportunities for growth Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who’s ready to help patients achieve their healthcare goals, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career with Highland Health & Rehabilitation.

Requirements

All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.