JOB DESCRIPTION

Full-Time Evening Shift
Meridian Lakewood, CO - 1805 South Balsam Lakewood, CO 80232
Job#: 055789c

Brookdale. Bringing new life to senior living.

Your responsibilities:
* Implement and coordinate the delivery of care in collaboration with physician and resource health care personnel
* Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge
* Document all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observations
* Maintain a working knowledge of facility infection control procedures
* Provide functional direction and assistance to LPN's and CNA's, and complete new staff orientation as assigned
* Make rounds on a timely basis to ensure continuity of care

Required skills and qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited school
* Current registered nurse in the state of practice
* Basic CPR/first aid training. Fire safety training.
* One year nursing experience, including long-term care experience
* Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
* Must enjoy working with the senior population

If you're a Brookdale associate, please consider referring someone through the Good People Program!

Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.

Brookdale offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, educational reimbursement. All associates, age 21 and older, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) retirement savings plan. BR img src='http://career.staffingsoft.com/images/013-97-147096.aspx'