RN LTC

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Washington Court House, OH

5d•$31 - $47

About The Position

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for residents in a skilled nursing setting. Ensures continuity of care between shifts by providing direct care and supervising care delivered by CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and supportive staff. Participates in resident and family teaching and serves as a resident advocate in support of the facility’s mission. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. Starting pay is $30.56 per hour, plus shift and weekend differential. The estimated compensation range is $30.56–$47.37, with pay based on experience.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess residents’ pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate residents and families about pain management.
Administer medications and treatments according to protocol; clarify and review physician orders and take appropriate action.
Assess residents on admission, at least quarterly, and when their conditions change; document appropriately, including Minimum Data Sets.
Coordinate discharge planning with all team members.
Maintain complete and thorough documentation, including changes in patient condition and notification of appropriate individuals.
Improve patient care and unit efficiency by optimizing team workflow, delegating work, holding team members accountable for quality care, and providing education and constructive feedback.
Notify physicians of changes in residents’ conditions, follow through until appropriate action is taken, document changes, and order ancillary testing and prescriptions.
Perform general patient care and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) procedures.
Plan and evaluate care with appropriate disciplines; lead and participate in daily care to modify plans of care; identify patient problems on integrated flowsheets and document against the plan of care.
Respond promptly and courteously to call lights and other requests for assistance, and follow through to meet patient needs.
Teach patients and family members about the plan of care, document education, and keep patients and significant others informed.