Registered Nurse; RN

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides supervision in the building and gives direction to the nursing staff.

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan:

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Insurance
  - Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
• Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
• Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
• Retirement
  - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from their first day.
• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
• Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

• Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
• We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Communicates with family members regarding the progress of the resident.
• Charts all required and necessary information regarding the residents.
• Observes and directs the nurse aide staff, and assists in orientation of new staff.
• Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Initiates a resident education plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by facility policy including resident and family instruction.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited program, college, or university.
• A current, unencumbered, active OHIO RN License and current CPR.
• At least 1 year of experience in Long-Term Care.
• Experience in Point Click Care is a plus.