Registered Nurse- Day Shift

StoneBridge Senior Living • Owensville, MO

5d

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 gentle, empathetic approach to caring for frail older adults. The RN supervises nursing care provided by nursing assistants and other team members, coordinates resident care on the unit, and exercises independent judgment in carrying out supervisory responsibilities under organizational policies and applicable laws.

The RN administers and documents medications and treatments, carries out physician orders, conducts nursing assessments, monitors changes in residents’ health status, and coordinates care plans. The position also includes responding to residents’ needs, supporting staff performance and assignments, and following facility policies and procedures. The stated shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
• Basic knowledge of 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, 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 variety of technical journals and deal 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 the work of nursing team members, including CNAs and CMTs.
• Prepare work assignment sheets with consideration for resident safety and staff preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Assist with preparing performance evaluations and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.
• 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 employee job performance.
• Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure 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 schedules and current 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 interventions 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 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 commensurate with the RN’s education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability, and obtain instruction and supervision when needed.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion when performing supervisory duties.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 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