Registered Nurse - Chillicothe, MO

StoneBridge Senior Living • Chillicothe, MO

3d • 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 cares for residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role calls for patience, compassion, and a desire to care for frail elderly residents in a gentle and empathetic manner.

The RN coordinates resident care on the unit, supervises nursing assistants and other assigned staff, administers medications and treatments, conducts nursing assessments, and communicates changes in residents’ conditions to physicians. The RN also implements and documents physician orders, supports resident safety, and follows facility policies and procedures.

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, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in 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 technical materials and work with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty are desired.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing care provided by nursing assistants and other staff for whom the RN is administratively or professionally responsible.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of assigned nursing team members, including CNAs and CMTs, and prepares work assignments with attention to resident safety and staff qualifications.
• Reports staff shortages to nursing management; assists with performance evaluations; communicates employee actions that may result in reward or discipline; schedules breaks; helps resolve employee complaints; and monitors and corrects job performance.
• Coordinates nursing care on the unit and ensures residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing their care.
• Provides safe and accurate medication-related interventions; administers and documents medications and treatments according to resident schedules and current medication-pass standards.
• Provides physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Orders and receives medications from the pharmacy and accurately accounts for narcotics, including signing for counts and exchanging medication-cart and medication-room keys.
• Responds promptly to resident requests for pain intervention and documents interventions in the resident record.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders and coordinates their implementation.
• Assesses residents’ health status, notifies physicians of changes, and promptly implements and documents new orders.
• Conducts ongoing resident assessments and uses the INTERACT program to help avoid unplanned hospital discharges.
• Develops and implements plans of care based on assessments.
• Checks emergency equipment, including oxygen and suction, and the emergency medication kit when applicable.
• Uses nursing equipment and supplies according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Accepts assignments commensurate with education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability, and obtains instruction and supervision as needed.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) options
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed