Registered Nurse / LPN PRN - Nights

Desert View Care Center is a lovely skilled nursing facility located in Buhl, ID. We are expanding our nursing team and we are excited that you've considered us. If you want a supportive team beside you, grateful residents around you, and a place to grow as a nurse - you've found it!

We are currently hiring PRN nurses to join our amazing team! You will have the opportunity to pick up weekday and/or weekend shifts. We kindly ask that you be willing to pick up 2-4 shifts per month.

Job Description:

SNF nurses care for geriatric patients who require 24/7 care:

• Ordering medications, equipment and supplies as prescribed.
• Preparing and administering treatments/medications as ordered by the physician
• Notify the resident's physician and/or family members when there is a change in resident's condition
• Administering professional nursing practice services such as: tube feedings, suction, catheterization, changing of dressings, packs, and irrigations as necessary
• Continuous observation and monitoring of seriously ill residents
• Being the patient advocate and ensuring that other health care team members are providing care according to the resident's care plan and personal wishes
• Accurately completing necessary charting as required and in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Possess a current Idaho RN/LPN license in good standing
• Effectively communicate on a personal level with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
• Able to make decisions independently when warranted
• Knowledge of medical and nursing practices and procedures
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to long term care