RN/LPN FT 2p-10:30p EOW

Trinity Center•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Luther Park Community is seeking an RN/LPN for a full-time 2p-10:30p EOW for Trinity Center at Luther Park. The Trinity Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Alzheimer’s care. If you are a skilled, compassionate nurse that is dedicated to making sure the best quality of care is given, we want to talk to you! JOB SUMMARY The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents; orientation, instruction and supervision of CNA, CMA and resident care specialists; carry out or assign nursing duties to other personnel and comply with established policies and procedures and perform professional nursing duties within scope of licensure. Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters Admit and orientate new resident and involves family with orientation Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information Review resident's medical and social history Complete admission and documentation forms Ensure resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly Maintain proper documentation of facility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment Maintain daily, weekly or monthly weight and vital signs and informs physician, DON, ADON and On Call Manager of any changes Complete incident reports, investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON and On Call Manager Discharge residents to community or other facilities, transfers residents to hospital, completes required forms and documentation, ensures resident is escorted to transportation and contact family prior to any transfers to hospital

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN
Current nursing license in good standing in the state of Iowa
Current CPR certification preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire
One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred
Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Background check, physical, drug screen and TB test required

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification preferred
One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents
Orientation, instruction and supervision of CNA, CMA and resident care specialists
Carry out or assign nursing duties to other personnel
Comply with established policies and procedures
Perform professional nursing duties within scope of licensure
Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters
Admit and orientate new resident and involves family with orientation
Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information
Review resident's medical and social history
Complete admission and documentation forms
Ensure resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly
Maintain proper documentation of facility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment
Maintain daily, weekly or monthly weight and vital signs and informs physician, DON, ADON and On Call Manager of any changes
Complete incident reports, investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON and On Call Manager
Discharge residents to community or other facilities, transfers residents to hospital, completes required forms and documentation, ensures resident is escorted to transportation and contact family prior to any transfers to hospital

Benefits

Competitive Salaries
Shift Differential
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Voluntary Short-term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match
PTO plus THREE EXTRA DAYS for birthday, work anniversary and floating holiday
Referral Bonuses
Discount Meals
Uniform Stipend
Continuous Training and Education
Tuition Assistance