Registered Nurse- Day Shift

StoneBridge Senior Living•Jefferson City, MO

21h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 includes supervising and coordinating the nursing team, providing and documenting resident care, and carrying out clinical interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. The position calls for patience, compassion, and a gentle, empathetic approach to caring for frail elderly residents. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends when needed.

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 a wide range of technical journals and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification and 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 staff for whom the RN is administratively or professionally responsible, following 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 qualifications.
Report staff shortages to nursing management; assist with performance evaluations; communicate employee actions that may result in rewards or discipline; schedule and adjust breaks; help resolve employee complaints; and monitor and correct job performance.
Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned capable nurse aides.
Provide safe and accurate medication interventions; administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ schedules and current medication-pass standards.
Provide 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 and implement plans of care based on resident assessments.
Check emergency equipment, including oxygen and suction, and the emergency medication kit when applicable.
Use nursing equipment and supplies according to manufacturer guidelines and follow facility policies and procedures.
Accept assignments commensurate with the RN’s education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability; obtain instruction and supervision as needed.