RN - PRN Nights - St. John's Center

Sanford Health • Kearney, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. This role involves collaboration with residents, families, and other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The RN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge, applying appropriate age and population specific standards. They care for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment, and are responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, and resident education. The RN may also serve as a charge nurse, delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel within their scope and competence, while providing adequate assistance and support to ensure safe resident care. The position functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in the state of practice and licensure, adhering to the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as published by the American Nurses Association.

Requirements

• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

Responsibilities

• Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents
• Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care
• Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting
• Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment
• Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions
• May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate
• Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns
• Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees