RN Long Term Care (LTC) - PRN

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide individualized care to residents. The RN collaborates with residents and families, providers, and other interdisciplinary colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The position is in a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The RN practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and applies age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting. Responsibilities include caring for residents through preventive care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment; coordinating care; conducting resident assessments and education; and providing other nursing interventions. The RN may serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel, while providing support to ensure safe care and resolution of care and service concerns. Practice must comply with the Nurse Practice Act and applicable administrative rules, as well as professional nursing standards and ethics.

Requirements

Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care to residents.
Collaborate with residents, families, providers, and interdisciplinary colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and apply appropriate age- and population-specific standards.
Provide preventive care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment to residents.
Coordinate care, assess residents, provide resident education, and perform other nursing interventions.
May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Provide assistance and support to delegates to promote safe, reliable care and resolve care and service concerns.
Practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable administrative rules, professional nursing standards, and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.