RN Registered Nurse

Life Care Center of Valparaiso • Valparaiso, IN

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services that support patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The RN evaluates patient needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plans as patients’ conditions change. The role also provides daily clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state.
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
• Provide care and services that support patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment.
• Revise care plans based on changes in patients’ conditions.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree