Registered Nurse- Day Shift

Stonebridge Owensville • Owensville, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides, plans, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education for nursing home residents. The RN works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing and is expected to care for frail elderly residents with patience, compassion, gentleness, and empathy. The role also supervises nursing care delivered by nursing assistants and other assigned staff, coordinates resident care, administers medications and treatments, and assesses residents’ health status. The position is located in Owensville, Missouri.

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, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing about 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 technical journals and work with a range of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification; 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 assigned nursing team members, including CNAs and CMTs.
• Prepare staff work assignments with consideration for resident safety and team members’ preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Assist with performance evaluations and participate in communication about employee actions that may result in rewards 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 resident nursing care on the unit and ensure each resident is assigned a capable nurse aide.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to resident 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 and accurately account for narcotics and medication-cart or medication-room keys.
• Respond promptly to residents’ requests for pain intervention and document the response 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 plans of care based on assessments and implement nursing care.
• 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 within the RN’s education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability, obtaining instruction and supervision when needed.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.

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