RN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing
FT, Shift Options 7am - 3:30pm and 3pm - 11:30pm
Non-Exempt, Essential Personnel

Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team! Are you looking to put your RN skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Carriage Hill Bethesda is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

About Vierra:

Vierra Communities, Carriage Hill Bethesda, is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission:

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.


Generous Total Rewards FT Benefit Package & Compensation:

• Excellent Paid Time Off: 7 Paid Holidays plus an Expansive PTO Program
• Comprehensive Health & Wealth: Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Financial Protection: Company-Paid & Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance
• Immediate Wealth Building: 401(k) enrollment with corporate match and zero vesting schedule
• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement & Strategic Referral Bonuses
• Referral Bonus Program - FT, PT & PRN
• Discount Program - FT, PT & PRN

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
• A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must Pass a criminal background check

Required Qualifications:

• Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assesses for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
• Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
• May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
• Participates in end-of-life care as required.
• Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

Vierra Communities 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.