Registered Nurse-PT & FT

StoneBridge Senior Living • Jefferson City, MO

9d

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 involves caring for frail elderly residents with patience, compassion, and empathy, while coordinating safe, appropriate care and supervising nursing team members. StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as welcoming, supportive environments where employees help one another develop their senior-care skills and provide high-quality care.

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, and 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.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care provided by nursing assistants and other staff for whom the RN is administratively or professionally responsible.
• Plan, assign, and direct work for assigned nursing team members, and prepare work assignments that account for resident safety and staff preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staffing shortages to nursing management; assist with performance evaluations; participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline; schedule and adjust breaks; address employee complaints; and monitor and correct staff performance.
• Coordinate resident nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned capable nurse aides.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions; administer and document medications and treatments according to resident schedules and applicable 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 key exchanges.
• Respond promptly to residents’ requests for pain intervention and document interventions in resident records.
• 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 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 ability, and obtain instruction and supervision when needed.
• Follow facility policies and procedures and carry out supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Paid time off options.
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident coverage, and an 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed