Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Full Time /Part Time Day, Evenings, Overnights (rotating every other weekend)
Sign On Bonus $1,000
Vierra Communities offers a collaborative and diverse work environment with a focus on
professional excellence. As we continue to grow, so does our need for dedicated and
experienced team members who are engaged, professional and take pride in a job well done.
Our nurses strive every day to provide excellent and compassionate care to our residents. If
you have a strong work ethic and want to work for an organization that values you and your
contributions, Vierra is the place for you.
Overview:
Vierra Communities Health & Rehabilitation is family-owned and operated 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. This is a very
exciting time to be at Vierra Falls Church as we recently completed a major renovation to
our beautiful community.
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package
and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing
excellent customer service.
Benefits:
• 6 Paid Major Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 annually)
• Referral Bonus Program
Required Qualifications
• Must have a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Current CPR certification
• Long term care experience preferred.
• 2 years RN experience
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• 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 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 adverse
effects as indicated.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes 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 met and personnel are performing their
assigned duties.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure
residents’ needs holistic needs are 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.
Additional Requirements:
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and
guidelines.
• Always follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and
themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and
electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches of
confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR
or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or
mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from
abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or
hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as
assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry
heavy objects. Stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.
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