Registered Nurse - Center *Increased Shift Differential Job Marion Kansas USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse - Living Center *Increased Shift Differential*
Location: Marion

Registered Nurse – Living Center
* Increased Shift Differential*

Full Time RN – Marion, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $34.85 To $37.31 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a part of a multidisciplinary care team. The nurse provides general nursing care to the residents e Living Center, contributing to overall resident care guided by the resident care plan, facility policies and procedures, and professional standards of practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The RN assesses and provides resident care within established policies and procedures and professional standards, respecting resident choices, privacy, dignity and independence. This includes making regular rounds, responding to resident call lights, communicating and assisting co‑workers in resident care, and documenting pertinent information into resident records in a timely and accurate manner. The RN admits new residents, coordinates care, medications and orders, and reports pertinent observations and concerns to the Living Center Manager and Director of Aging Services.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL

DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to speak, read and write in English; see, hear and use fine motor skills, eye–hand coordination and tactile abilities. The nurse should possess problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze simple data, and must be able to make rational decisions based on factual information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Directly Reporting:
None

Indirectly Reporting:
None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a current RN license for the state of Kansas and current CPR certification. The nurse must be able to apply appropriate nursing techniques, maintain team‑building skills, and possess effective verbal, written and computer skills.

PRIMARY

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assesses and provides effective and safe resident nursing care to contribute to the resident’s overall plan of care.

Admits residents and coordinates plan of care, medications and orders for the resident.

Prepares, administers and charts routine and PRN medications and treatments to comply with the resident’s overall plan of care.

Assesses residents’ physical condition routinely and documents necessary findings.

Makes provisions for physician visits and communicates with medical staff and other providers to ensure resident physical and physiological needs are met.

Completes documentation, clinical records and forms to ensure continuity and quality of resident care in a timely manner.

Performs safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents and staff, complying with facility policies and procedures.

Assists with QA tasks such as MARS, TARS, skin assessments and audits, and reports findings to the Living Center Manager.

Oversees resident care provided by the CNA and assumes nurse aide duties as needed to ensure smooth operation of the long‑term care unit when required.

Assists with the development and maintenance of adequate staffing in the long‑term care unit, including staff communication, monitoring, training and production.

Scheduled hours include working weekends, generally every other weekend, with occasional coverage of other weekends for resident care.

Scheduled days include holidays.

Employees are expected to work scheduled shifts and may be asked to cover for another employee on any shift; refusal may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Employees requiring a day off or who are ill on a scheduled day are responsible for finding a replacement.

Promotes a positive work environment with a team approach and positive attitude.

SHIFT SCHEDULE

3 12‑hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and a rotating holiday schedule. 36 hours per week.

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