Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time - Days - Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center

Eventide • Grand Island, NE

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center in Grand Island is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the day shift. The Charge Nurse provides and ensures nursing care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Eventide’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in 12-hour shifts, with an every-third-weekend and holiday rotation.

The RN carries out physician orders, administers or supervises medications and treatments, monitors residents’ conditions, and provides nursing services and documentation. The role also includes coordinating care plans, supporting and supervising medication aides, and educating residents and caregivers as appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse course of study.
• RN or LPN license in good standing on the Nebraska State Registry or in another Nurse Compact state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.
• Keep licenses and credentials up to date at the employee’s expense.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience as an RN or LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow through on physician orders in accordance with Eventide policies and procedures; receive and record orders when appropriate.
• Prepare, administer, and/or supervise the administration of medications, treatments, and other nursing services as ordered and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Observe residents/clients for adverse reactions to medications.
• Assess assigned residents’/clients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial status; promptly report changes to the immediate supervisor and follow up with families and physicians as directed.
• Take and accurately record vital signs.
• Observe residents’/clients’ skin and proactively take steps to prevent pressure ulcers, following Eventide policies.
• Complete procedures and document information in residents’/clients’ medical records in a timely manner; follow department protocols for accurate and timely submission of documentation.
• Direct and monitor medication aides who deliver medications to residents/clients.
• Follow each resident’s/client’s comprehensive care plan.
• Supervise and educate residents/clients in self-administration of medications.
• When applicable, teach residents/clients and/or caregivers skills needed for the resident/client to return home.
• Assist in writing and implementing comprehensive nursing plans of care, updating them as residents’/clients’ physical or emotional states change.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Shift premiums and differentials for select positions, based on employment status and shift worked
• Other perks for working with Eventide

What This Job Offers

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