Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Your role as a Registered Nurse/LPN Night Shift

Join the dynamic team at Sunny Ridge in Nampa, Idaho, as a PRN Registered Nurse/LPN on the Night Shift. This onsite position offers the chance to work in a vibrant and energetic environment where your contributions make a real difference in patients' lives. Experience the thrill of problem-solving in a fast-paced healthcare setting while collaborating with forward-thinking professionals who are dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Embrace the flexibility of PRN work, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life. You'll be part of a supportive culture that values empathy and integrity, ensuring a safe and positive atmosphere.

As a new PRN Registered Nurse/LPN on the Night Shift, you will work from 10 PM to 6 AM on Sundays, providing essential care to our patients during the night. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include administering medications, monitoring patient vitals, and documenting health information accurately. You will collaborate closely with a team of healthcare professionals, participating in care planning and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Expect to engage with patients and their families, offering empathetic support and guidance. Each night may bring unique challenges, presenting opportunities for you to showcase your problem-solving skills while striving for excellence in care delivery.

Flexibility is key as you adapt to the dynamic needs of our facility. Your commitment to safety and professionalism will be vital as you provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

To excel as a PRN Registered Nurse/LPN on the Night Shift at Sunny Ridge, you will need a blend of clinical skills and personal attributes. Strong problem-solving abilities are essential for addressing the diverse challenges that arise in patient care. Empathy is a crucial skill, enabling you to connect with patients and their families, ensuring they feel heard and supported during their time with us.

Effective communication skills are vital for collaborating with fellow team members and providing clear instructions or updates to patients. Additionally, time management is key, as you will need to prioritize tasks efficiently to ensure that all patients receive timely care. Adaptability is important, as you may encounter unexpected situations requiring quick thinking and flexibility.

A commitment to safety and integrity will guide your daily interactions and decision-making, fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff.

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

What do we ask from you?

Requirements

• Effective communication
• Willingness to learn local, state, and federal laws/regulations in regard to long-term care

Job Duties

• 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

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

Must be able to pass a background check.