Registered Nurse (RN)

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides supervision in the building and direction to nursing staff. The role involves delivering resident care, communicating with residents and families, documenting resident information, responding to emergencies, and carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community providing short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited program, college, or university.
Current, unencumbered, active Ohio RN license.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of experience in long-term care.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation and understanding and reduce apprehension.
Maintain awareness of residents’ comfort and safety needs.
Communicate with family members about residents’ progress.
Chart all required and necessary resident information.
Observe and direct nurse aide staff and assist with orientation of new staff.
Observe residents and record significant conditions, reactions to drugs and treatments, and significant incidents.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Initiate resident education plans according to individual needs and facility policy, including instruction for residents and families.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child care expenses.
Paid time off that begins accruing immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, paid birthday and choice of floating holiday.
Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 each year for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
Student loan forgiveness of up to $2,500 paid over four years.
Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
Discounts at local businesses.
Bonus for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
Competitive wages and PTO plans.
Retirement plan.
Direct deposit.
Annual increases.
Free CPR/First Aid certification.