RN; Registered Nurse – LTC

Order : 808294
Certification: RN, LPN
Specialty: LTC
Location: Tribune, KS
Shift Start: 6:00pm
Shift End: 6:00am

You will provide assistance and care for residents/patients, supervise nursing staff, offer guidance and support, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and ensure that all operational tasks are completed efficiently and on time following the nurse practice act and state and federal regulations.

To excel in this role in Tribune, KS, you will need to be a licensed nursing professional with at least one year of experience in a healthcare environment and licensed in the state in which you practice. You should enjoy working with people, have excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Record patients’ medical records and monitor vital signs using the facility’s electronic medical records software and medical equipment.
• Supervise nursing staff and monitor their Resident/Patient needs.
• Coordinate daily administrative & nursing duties, including medication administration, medical treatments, nursing assignments/documentation, managing all assignments, patient care, and patient education.
• Oversee and complete patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Mentor and train new staff and provide support and guidance to all staff members. Monitor medical charts and provide compassionate care and assistance to patients and families. Provide IV administration of fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
• Take physician orders both verbal and written, and transcribe them accurately.
• Liaise with doctors and keep them informed of their patient/resident changes and needs. Communicate any protocol or care changes to direct care staff.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal health guidelines and regulations.
• Record and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Identify issues or emergencies and respond in a calm and efficient manner promoting the best medical outcomes.

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current License in the State in which you are working and current CPR certification.
• Prior experience required unless in our accepted Preceptor Program.
• Excellent leadership, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate with sound judgment, problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and reasoning.
• Proficient in technology and medical software systems.
• Ability to handle stress and work your confirmed shifts.
• Always follow the nurse practice act specific to the State in which you are working.
• Ability to flex to the needs of the facility.