Registered Nurse - Living Center *Increased Shift Differential*. Job in Marion LilyLifestyle Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a part of a multidisciplinary care team. The nurse provides general nursing care to the residents at St. Luke Living Center. The nurse contributes to the overall resident care which is 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 and with consideration and respect for the resident choices, privacy, dignity and independence. This includes making regular rounds observing resident care, answering resident call lights, communicating with and assisting co‑workers in resident care and documenting pertinent information into the resident records timely and accurately. Admits new residents to the Living Center and coordinates care, medications and orders for the resident. The RN reports pertinent observations and concerns to the Living Center Manager and Director of Aging Services and reports and communicates resident and staffing concerns.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to speak, read and write in English; see, hear, use fine motor skills, eye‑hand coordination, and tactile abilities; follow multiple verbal and written instructions. Should possess problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze simple data. Must be able to make rational decisions based on factual information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Directly Reporting: None Indirectly Reporting: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires current RN License for the state of Kansas and maintenance of current CPR certification. The nurse must have the ability to apply appropriate nursing techniques and maintain team‑building skills. Effective verbal, written, and computer skills are essential.

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 residents' 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. Complies with facility policies and procedures. Assists with QA tasks such as MARS, TARS, skin assessments, and audits, and reports to Living Center Manager. Oversees resident care provided by the CNA and assumes nurse aide duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the long‑term care unit for residents. 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. Weekends include every other weekend and at times may include the other weekends for coverage working with our residents. Scheduled days include holidays. Employees are expected to work scheduled shifts and are sometimes required to cover for another employee on any shift. Refusal to work requested hours may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employees needing a day off or who are ill on their scheduled day must find their own replacement. Promotes a positive work environment with a team approach and positive attitude. New, increased shift differentials for evening and night shift coming soon. 3 12‑hour shifts per week to include every other weekend and a rotating holiday schedule. 36 hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia