Registered Nurse - SNF -Independence
About The Position
Sunterra Springs Independence is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver care to a group of residents in a nursing unit. The role includes assessing resident needs, developing individual care plans, administering nursing care, and supervising Certified Nursing Assistants and other personnel involved in care delivery. The facility provides physical, occupational, and nursing rehabilitation services. The position may involve caring for 19 patients and handling IVs, wounds, assessments, admissions, discharges, and medications, with support from two CNAs and nursing management. The work is described as fast-paced. The organization’s stated mission is to provide compassionate, cost-effective, high-quality care through teamwork, trust, innovation, continual improvement, and respect for residents and colleagues.
Requirements
- A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- A current, unrestricted, active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; the posting specifies Missouri.
- Current CPR certification.
- Clinical assessment skills sufficient to meet the job requirements.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to long-term care.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with an interdisciplinary care team.
- Basic understanding of computer technology, including email.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Decision-making and analytical skills.
- Ability to work positively and cooperatively with employees, residents, family members, and personnel from outside agencies and organizations.
- Positive attitude and desire to work with the aging population.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ needs.
- Develop individual care plans.
- Administer nursing care, including care involving IVs, wounds, and medications.
- Conduct assessments and manage resident admissions and discharges.
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants’ activities and other personnel involved in nursing care.
- Work with an interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus for the NOC shift.
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Job Type
Full-time
