Job Description

Registered Nurse

This individual must be able to work shifts from 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm

We are a private care facility with a low census, you will just love working with our sisters.

Responsible to:

DON and Human Resources/Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The RN works as the Charge Nurse and is responsible for all nursing care given on that shift, assessing the nursing needs of the Sister residents and making necessary decisions regarding their care. This nurse must have a valid license in the State of Missouri.

Essential Functions:

Oversee the care given by the nursing staff (including NA's, CNA's , L1MA's ) Report issues to the Director of Nursing Assess the Sister residents early in the shift and make nursing decisions related to their care Report all important information about each Sister resident to the Director of Nursing and call the Sister Superior if the Sister resident's care warrants it. Chart significant changes in the Sister resident's condition. Participate in the daily patient care of the Sister residents which include bathing, grooming, feeding, activities, etc. Participate in the nursing care of the Sister residents which includes oral care, toileting, changing bed liners, keeping rooms orderly, etc. Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician or indicated by Sister residents' need. Follow policies in observing safety and infection control practices. Use proper body techniques in bending, lifting or stooping Coordinate workflow, staff breaks/meals on the shift. Stock Sister residents rooms as needed Report needed supplies. Maintain a clean, neat and orderly working environment May be asked to transport Sister residents to appointment etc. Perform duties required of Nursing Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Requirements:

Must have and maintain a Valid RN license in the State of Missouri. Certification to administer IV's Pass a background and drug screening At least 1 years experience preferred Skills to supervise a staff of 2 to 10 Multi-tasking Assessment skills Good written and verbal communication skills Compassion for the Sick and Elderly Dependability Flexibility Capable of functioning coherently during an emergency or crisis situation Lifting without restrictions Agile enough to bend, stoop and twist.

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