Registered Nurse- Day Shift

StoneBridge Senior Living•Florissant, MO

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for frail elderly residents gently and empathetically. The RN coordinates and supervises care provided by nursing assistants and other team members, administers medications and treatments, assesses residents’ health, and responds to changes in condition. The stated hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as welcoming, family-oriented environments where employees support one another and develop skills for careers in senior care. The organization provides care across rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Requirements

Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
Current CPR certification.
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, and governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate orally and through written reports and other documents concerning 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 deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification in a nursing specialty is 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 staff for whom the RN is administratively or professionally responsible.
Plan, assign, and direct the work of nursing team members, and prepare work assignments that account for resident safety and staff preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities.
Report staff shortages to nursing management and assist with performance evaluations and employee reward or disciplinary actions.
Schedule and adjust staff lunch and rest breaks according to resident needs and labor laws; receive and help resolve employee complaints; and monitor and correct staff performance.
Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned a capable nurse aide.
Administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ schedules and current medication-pass standards.
Provide treatments as ordered by physicians, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
Order and receive medications from the pharmacy; account for narcotics and sign for medication counts and exchanges of medication-cart and medication-room keys.
Respond promptly to residents’ 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 assessments and use the INTERACT program to help avoid unplanned hospital discharges.
Develop and implement nursing care plans 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 appropriate to the RN’s education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities, and obtain instruction and supervision as needed.
Follow facility policies and procedures.