Registered Nurse- Night Shift

Stonebridge Owensville • Owensville, MO

3d

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 scheduled shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The RN coordinates and supervises nursing care on the unit, including assigning work to nursing team members and ensuring residents are assigned capable nurse aides. The RN administers and documents medications and treatments, carries out physician orders, assesses residents’ health, develops and implements plans of care, and promptly responds to changes in resident status and requests for pain intervention. The position also includes supervisory duties and adherence to facility policies, applicable laws, and current nursing standards.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
• 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 through 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 journals and work with 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, and prepare work assignments that take resident safety and staff qualifications into account.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management and assist with performance evaluations and 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 unit nursing care 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 resident 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 the response 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 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 commensurate with personal preparation and ability, and obtain instruction and supervision as needed.
• Follow facility policies and procedures and applicable organizational policies and laws.

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