Registered Nurse- Night Shift

StoneBridge Senior Living • Owensville, MO

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) plans, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education for nursing home residents. The RN works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing and provides care with patience, compassion, and empathy for frail elderly residents. The role supervises nursing care provided by nursing assistants and other team members, coordinates care on the unit, administers medications and treatments, assesses residents’ health, and responds to changes in their condition. The shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as welcoming, supportive teams where employees help one another develop skills and provide quality care. The organization offers associates benefits, paid time off options, employee recognition, and training and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing practice and an interest in gerontological nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate orally and through written reports and other documents relating to residents, staff, and others.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical journals and work with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty are desired.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care provided by nursing assistants and other team members, following organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct work for nursing team members, including preparing assignments with resident safety and staff qualifications in mind.
• Report staff shortages, assist with performance evaluations, communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline, and monitor and correct job performance.
• Schedule and adjust meal and rest breaks according to resident needs and labor laws, and help resolve employee complaints.
• Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned capable nurse aides.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to physician orders and resident schedules, using current medication-pass standards.
• Provide physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Order and receive medications from the pharmacy and accurately account for narcotics and medication-cart or medication-room keys.
• Respond promptly to resident requests for pain intervention and document the response in the resident record.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health, notify physicians of changes in status, and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Conduct ongoing resident assessments and use the INTERACT program to help avoid unplanned hospital discharges.
• Develop and implement plans of care based on resident assessments.
• Check emergency equipment, including oxygen and suction, and the emergency medication kit when applicable.
• Use nursing equipment and supplies according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Accept assignments consistent with personal education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability; obtain instruction and supervision as needed.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed