Registered Nurse (RN)

Aperion Care Kokomo•Kokomo, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role includes planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The RN performs professional nursing services such as catheterization, wound care, and IV care, while helping foster a warm, collaborative environment. The RN also coordinates with physicians, supports safety protocols, and communicates with residents, families, and staff to meet residents’ needs. The position is based at a long-term care facility in Kokomo, Indiana. Part-time positions are also available without benefits. The full job description is provided upon hire.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) state license.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines that apply to nursing care facilities.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, bending, and walking intermittently throughout the workday, and lifting and/or moving up to 100 (unit not specified).
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
May be subject to facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations.
Willingness to take additional training or education required by specific states.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing functions permitted under the employee’s active license and assigned duties.
Provide care based on residents’ care plans and physician orders.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physicians.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with interdepartmental personnel and other facility departments to support residents’ nursing needs.
Foster a warm, positive, calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Receive and give nursing reports at the beginning and end of shift duty hours.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
Communicate changes in residents’ needs to clinical leadership.
Approach and care for residents with dementia appropriately.
Take on other duties and assignments within the scope of knowledge and experience.
Supervise nursing assistants and oversee daily nursing activities.
Complete required documentation and maintain resident confidentiality.
Perform professional nursing services, including catheterization, wound care, and IV care.
Coordinate with physicians and ensure safety protocols are followed.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.