Registered Nurse-All Shifts PT/FT

StoneBridge Senior Living • Jefferson City, 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 desire to care for frail elderly residents in a gentle and empathetic manner.

The RN coordinates and supervises resident care on the unit, including the work of nursing assistants and other team members. The RN also performs nursing assessments, implements plans of care and physician orders, administers medications and treatments, monitors changes in residents’ health, and documents care. StoneBridge describes its communities as close, welcoming groups where employees support one another and develop their senior-care skills.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
• Current CPR certification.
• 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, or 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 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

• 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 team members for whom the RN is administratively or professionally responsible, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of assigned nursing team members, including CNAs and CMTs.
• Prepare work assignments with consideration for resident safety and staff members’ education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Assist with preparing performance evaluations and participate in communicating employee actions that may result in rewards or discipline.
• Schedule and adjust 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 each resident is assigned a capable nurse aide.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ 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, including signing for counts and exchanging medication-cart and medication-room keys.
• Respond promptly to resident requests for pain intervention and document the response in the resident record.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders 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 plans of care based on resident assessments.
• Check emergency equipment, including oxygen and suction, and emergency medication kits 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 necessary.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed