Charge Nurse - RN

Overview Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Location: Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab Address: 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0000 USA Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts Job Responsibilities Provide care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans. Complete comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation). Demonstrate competence in clinical skills as identified on Competency Verification and Training Checklist. Assure assigned residents receive ordered medication, treatments and other procedures within defined time frames, using appropriate infection control procedures. Demonstrate familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered. Obtain equipment and supplies to provide care as needed. Ensure procedures are followed for pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication administration. Accurately complete glucometer testing and control monitoring according to procedure. Implement specific approaches to manage behavior and enhance residents’ mood state according to resident care plan. Assure resident care for assigned residents is completed through reviewing documentation and updating as necessary; use the EMR accurately; document actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedure. Document all actions taken related to admission, discharge, transfers or death; document incidents or accidents in the resident record and all necessary forms (incident reports, etc.). Complete behavior documentation according to policy and procedure and complete seven-day observation tool. Assist and participate in quality improvement processes, including audits and corrective procedures as assigned. May complete assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing and sign the MDS forms to signify completion of the process. Assure physician orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner; make rounds with physicians as assigned; attend or obtain resident report prior to beginning shift. Receive and share information; observe and report residents’ conditions; respond promptly to resident call lights. Direct and assist with resident, family/significant other education; notify family of condition changes; report and ensure timely follow-up of signs and symptoms of resident infections. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in a like or related position preferred. Maintains required certification/qualifications and associated standards. Licensure for state of practice is required. Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit Division: NURSING SERVICES Req ID: req55081 #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Samaritan