RN Living Center

Why St. John’s Health?

Because you get to live, work, and play in beautiful Jackson Hole!

Choosing St. John’s is a career move with unparalleled quality of life. Jackson Hole boasts world-class skiing, arts, dining, and events. Our campus abuts the National Elk Refuge and the Grand Teton looms overhead. Living here means you can take a walk and see bighorn sheep on your lunch break and spend your weekend recreating in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Working here means being a part of a community that values service, innovation, and wellness.

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates and delivers, on an age and developmentally appropriate basis, direct clinical care per nursing process for adult and geriatric residents/patients. Delivers resident/patient care according to the Scope of Service for the Living Center. Assumes weekend charge nurse responsibilities as follows: acts as a clinical and administrative role model and resource for the Living Center. Contact person for the physicians and other department managers. Manages the care of the residents/patients. Adheres to and practices the SJH Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Resident Care

· Obtains data from resident and/or family using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for valid assessment of condition upon admission and daily. Data to include: condition of the skin, mobility, sensory impairments, cardiovascular status, respiratory status, nutritional status, reaction to medication, psychosocial and mental status.

· Utilizes resident data for problem identification, particularly rehabilitation and restoration of all functions where possible and good supportive care to prevent further deterioration when not possible.

· Initiates appropriate nursing interventions that are population specific/developmentally appropriate and allows for resident choice whenever possible.

· Identifies changes in resident status and responds appropriately using safe nursing judgment in the notification of a physician and follows chain of command.

· Assures all pertinent resident data is communicated through oral and written means appropriately using the change of condition log.

· Uses SBAR when communicating resident information.

Resident Safety and Plan of Care

· Formulates a plan of care that is resident centered and is based on the 10 Eden principles.

· Attends care conferences as schedule allows.

· Responsible for following resident care plan guidelines as outlined by the Care Coordinators.

· Identifies risk factors and provides for resident safety.

· Implements measures to prevent injury and provide a safe environment.

· Keeps department and hallways clean and orderly.

· Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of medication action, side effects and protocols for use.

· Gives medications safely and accurately according to policy and procedure.

· Completes event reports for all adverse drug reactions.

· Consistently implements the current National Patient Safety Goals.

· Uses two patient identifiers

· Provides clear and concise reports when "handing off" to another provider

· Completes medication reconciliation on admission and at discharge

· Implements correct hand washing according to the CDC guidelines

· Implements interventions to reduce falls and pressure ulcers

Resident and Family Education

· Addresses resident and family's spiritual needs utilizing a holistic, resident centered approach.

· Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of resident care and nursing practice.

· Provides clear information to assist the resident and family to make informed decisions.

· Notifies families appropriately regarding resident's needs and/or change in condition.

· Documents all resident and family education and pertinent communications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Required: ASN

Preferred: BSN

Minimum Work Experience

Required: Good communication and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills. Basic computer skills.

Preferred:

Required Licenses: Current RN license with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming and current BLS required at time of hire.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Working Conditions: Long term care clinical setting, frequent stressful situations, irregular hours, and care of patients/residents with complicated medical/psychosocial conditions. May be required to take call shifts and must be able to work shifts. Must be on-site at the SJH campus living center to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

Physical Requirements: 75% of the shift spent standing and walking, Intermittent sitting and computer use. Physically active, including heavy lifting and moving of residents, equipment and supplies. Must posses sight/hearing abilities to perform job requirements. Must possess the ability to push, pull, bend and reach. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds