RN Council Bluffs, IA

RN - Pick Your Own Schedule - NEXT DAY PAY - $32-$50/hour with BONUSES Council Bluffs, IA

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Shifts start soon in Council Bluffs. Typically paid the next business day when you excel at your shift. A bonus opportunity exists after you start working.

• Ensure that the individual service plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
• Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; perform in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
• Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician’s orders.
• Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications; order new medications and refills; chart administration.
• Chart on shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents’ status.
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
• Timely and accurately prepare incident reports and complete admission assessments and discharge documentation.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication following community and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide assistance with medications reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and activities of daily living.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents; inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect residents’ independence and confidentiality; maintain a safe working environment and professional demeanor.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the community; perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires an RN license.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and treatment patterns; ability to administer medications as prescribed.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs and assist residents as needed.
• Proficient use of computers and relevant software; read, write, speak and understand English.
• May require experience with residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas.

• Note:
  
  advertised pay rates and bonuses are set by the communities.

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