Job Description

Description:

Mountain Valley of Cascadia is seeking a dedicated and compassionate

Charge Nurse

to join our exceptional care team. This is a key leadership role on our evening shift, providing guidance, oversight, and support to nursing staff while ensuring the highest standards of resident care.As an award-winning skilled nursing facility--including AHCA Bronze, Silver, and Gold recognition--Mountain Valley of Cascadia is committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and a positive work environment. If you're a nurse who values strong leadership, meaningful relationships, and making a real impact each day, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

Lead and support evening-shift nursing staff Oversee clinical care and ensure adherence to care plans Collaborate with physicians, team members, and families Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment Serve as a resource and mentor to team members

What We're Looking For:

Current Idaho RN license in good standing Strong clinical judgment and communication skills Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred Leadership experience a plus A team-oriented mindset and commitment to excellent resident care

Why Join Mountain Valley of Cascadia?

Supportive, team-driven culture Competitive pay Opportunities for growth and professional development The chance to be part of an award-winning care community

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us continue our mission of exceptional care at Mountain Valley of Cascadia.

Position Summary

The primary role of the Registered Nurse is to supervise staff, monitor patients, implement treatments, develop patient care plans for long-term needs, administer medications, follow-up with families and provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients. Provides clinical care in compliance with current federal and state guidelines, and company regulations.


Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each


state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

Provides the highest quality of patient care to facility residents/patients. Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the facility, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Communicates with resident's physician. Completes all nursing documentation: assessments, orders, progress notes, flowsheets, consents, and any assigned tasks and ensures that said documentation accurately reflects services required by the resident and provided to the residents. Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by: Administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission. Notifies Supervisor of medications not available; Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed; Observing and reporting resident responses to medication; Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions; Initiating enteral or parenteral therapy as ordered; Maintaining narcotic records accurately; Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals; Notifying physicians of automatic stop order; and/or Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments with residents. Directs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Ensures compliance with company's clinical policies and procedures. Follows the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies and procedures and sound nursing judgment. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must maintain confidentiality and protect resident rights, regarding all resident/personnel information. Strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and related regulations. Must possess strong communication, customer service, teamwork and organizational skills. Positive , enthusiastic attitude.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Licenses/Certification

Current RN Licensure in the State employed.


Valid CPR Certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.