Staff Nurse - RN

Good Samaritan Society•Central City, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse - RN provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, following location standards, procedures, and individualized resident care plans. The role assesses, plans, implements, and coordinates resident care; administers medications and treatments; and updates care plans as needed. The nurse safeguards residents’ property and maintains their self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality while supporting independence and choice consistent with care plans. The position also helps maintain safe, pleasant, orderly living areas; processes physicians’ orders and notifies physicians promptly; observes and documents care and resident conditions; responds to call lights; supports resident and family education; and uses the electronic medical record accurately. The nurse uses transfer equipment and safe handling techniques and demonstrates knowledge of department-specific safety, fire, and disaster plans. This is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift position at Litzenberg Memorial Merrick in Central City, Nebraska.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN licensure for the state of practice.
Basic ability to communicate and comprehend.
Ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills.
Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of medications administered.

Responsibilities

Provide care to assigned residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner according to location standards, procedures, and individualized care plans.
Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate resident care in pertinent areas.
Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents.
Make changes to residents’ plans of care as needed.
Safeguard residents’ property and maintain their self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality.
Provide opportunities for resident independence and choice consistent with care plans.
Help maintain safe, pleasant, and orderly resident living areas.
Process physicians’ orders and notify physicians in a timely manner.
Observe residents, direct and document care, share information, and report resident conditions to appropriate staff.
Respond promptly to resident call lights.
Direct and assist with resident and family/significant other education.
Use the EMR accurately.
Use transfer equipment and handling techniques in a way that helps residents feel safe.
Demonstrate knowledge of department-specific safety, fire, and disaster plans.