LTC Registered Nurse

Bethel Lutheran Home - Madison, SD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, SD

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The LTC Registered Nurse at Bethel Lutheran Home is responsible for delivering comprehensive resident care in the Long Term Care area. This role requires clinical judgment, critical thinking, and effective coordination of care, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and accountability in managing resident care. The nurse will perform assessments, develop care plans, and provide education to residents and their families, all while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care.
• Performs regular resident assessments to identify specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in geriatric assessments and treatments.
• Identifies victims of abuse and neglect and knows how to report alleged abuse.
• Assesses geriatric safety issues and demonstrates geriatric nursing care competencies.
• Interprets resident data in reference to the geriatric population.
• Documents the plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses and expected resident outcomes.
• Monitors consistency between resident plan of care and directions from medical staff.
• Provides a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic resident environment.
• Initiates and evaluates resident and/or family education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a valid SD State licensure as an RN or LPN.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent team player and communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in geriatric nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for part-time and full-time positions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.