Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, (Denver, CO) Colorado is looking for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses (Travel RN) for travel assignments.

ABOUT US:
Forest Street Compassionate Care Center is dedicated to the provision of quality health care and living accommodations for its residents. We believe that the foundation of Long Term Care is to serve our clients through a progressive nursing approach in a home-like setting, with the emphasis on individualized care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and evaluate resident care in the facility
• Supervise nursing staff in order to meet the needs of the residents and to maintain a quality of service that is in accord with state and federal regulations as well as standards of the facility.
• Be aware of all resident’s conditions and to report to the DON pertinent data on residents and staff.
• Report changes in resident’s condition to physician and families.
• Supervise daily maintenance of the resident’s health record to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Make daily rounds on: all condition changes, all critical residents, and all residents exhibiting unusual behavior and/or problems.
• Coordinate resident services within the facility.
• Must be able to assume charge nurse duties if needed in an emergency.
• Audit charts periodically, checking for omissions and/or errors.
• Investigates all incident reports.
• Attends staff report.
• Assist staff nurse with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing and current registration in this state.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in management and team building.
• Good physical and mental health and evidence of maturity.
• Must have skills in working cooperatively with nursing staff as well as other professionals and have the ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have patience and tact, and ability to interact with residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• All reference verification's are favorable in all categories of character and performance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs minimum.

If you’re looking for a satisfying career in long-term care, apply today to join our team!

Forest Street provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person