RN/LPN PRN (varied shifts) at Trinity Center

Trinity Center•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Luther Park Community is seeking an RN/LPN for Trinity Center at Luther Park, 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! We have PRN openings which includes working one weekend per month JOB SUMMARY: The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents. The job responsibilities include orienting, instructing, and supervising other personnel: CNAs, CMAs. The Charge Nurse complies with established policies and procedures and performs professional nursing duties within scope of licensure. Keeps DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters. Admit and orients new residents and involves the family with orientation. Check physician’s orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information. Reviews resident’s medical and social history. Completes admission and documentation forms. Make sure that resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly. Maintains proper documentation of facility records i.e. narcotic records, medical chart forms and weekly skin assessment. Maintains daily, weekly, or monthly weight and vital signs and informs physician/DON/ADON and On Call Manager of any change. We offer a great total compensation package including: Competitive Salaries Shift Differentials 401K Retirement Plan with 4% company match Referral bonuses Uniform Stipend Discount meals Continuous Training and education as well as Tuition Assistance

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
One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred
Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A post offer employment physical, drug screen, T-spot and background check are required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

planning
organizing
carrying out nursing care of residents
orienting, instructing, and supervising other personnel: CNAs, CMAs
complying with established policies and procedures
performing professional nursing duties within scope of licensure
keeping DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters
admitting and orienting new residents and involves the family with orientation
checking physician’s orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information
reviewing resident’s medical and social history
completing admission and documentation forms
making sure that resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly
maintaining proper documentation of facility records i.e. narcotic records, medical chart forms and weekly skin assessment
maintaining daily, weekly, or monthly weight and vital signs and informs physician/DON/ADON and On Call Manager of any change