Registered Nurse-All Shifts

Stonebridge Marble Hill • Marble Hill, MO

1d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides, plans, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education for nursing home residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role calls for patience, compassion, and a desire to care for frail elderly residents in a gentle and empathetic manner.

The RN coordinates resident care, supervises nursing team members, administers medications and treatments, performs assessments, develops and implements care plans, and communicates with physicians and nursing management. The position also includes supervisory responsibilities such as assigning and directing work, addressing staff performance and complaints, and adjusting breaks based on resident needs and labor laws. StoneBridge describes its communities as close, welcoming groups where employees support one another and develop skills in senior care.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
• Demonstrated 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, and to present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical journals and deal 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 others for whom the RN is administratively or professionally responsible.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of assigned nursing team members, including CNAs and CMTs.
• Prepare work assignment sheets considering resident safety and staff members’ education, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Assist with preparing performance evaluations and participate in communicating employee actions that may result in rewards or discipline.
• Schedule and adjust lunch and rest breaks according to resident needs and labor laws.
• Receive and help resolve employee complaints, and monitor and correct employee job performance.
• Coordinate nursing care on the unit, ensuring residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing their care.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions; administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ schedules and current standards.
• Understand the rationale and effects of medications and treatments and administer them correctly.
• Provide physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Order and receive medications from the pharmacy; account for narcotics and sign for counts and exchanges of medication-cart and 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 status, notify physicians of changes, 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 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 commensurate with the RN’s education, experience, knowledge, and ability, and obtain instruction and supervision as needed for nursing procedures or practices.
• 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 coverage
• 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