Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift 8A-8P, Full Time

Sterling Village is looking for qualified nurses to care for our elders. Benefits Competitive Wages Shift Differential 401K with Company Match Health Insurance & Ancillaries - 30 Day Probationary Period $30,000 Life Insurance Benefit Bonuses in PTO or Cash RAIN - Cash on Demand Access Employee Assistance Program Buddy Bonus / Referral Program Scholarship Program Job Title Nurse Job Classification Non-Exempt, Part-Time or PRN Reporting Relationship: Director of Nursing Primary Accountabilities The Nurse is responsible for delivering basic practice nursing care such as supporting resident’s recovery, monitoring conditions of residents, screening and health prevention activities. The Nurse demonstrates professional development and clinical competency utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to resident care. The Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive and safe effective and ethical nursing care to residents. Major Duties Obtain medical information from the resident as it pertains to his/her plan of care, including allergies, medications, medical history, or contraindications that may affect the plan of care. Assist physician or healthcare provider during resident procedures including the setup/clean of supplies. Administer medication to residents using proper injection techniques and equipment. Submit lab requests as ordered by the physician or health care provider. Complete orders as requested by the physical or health care provider including medication refills, prior authorizations, weekly food orders, etc. Document care provided accurately and completely on the resident’s chart. Assist in the maintenance of supply orders and stock. Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents’ needs. Bath, dress, and undress residents. Serve and collect food trays and feed residents requiring help. Transport residents or assist residents to walk. Drape residents for examinations and treatments and remain with residents to perform such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights. Turn and reposition bed fast residents, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone. Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Cleans, sterilizes, sores, prepares, and issues dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies. Dust and clean residents’ rooms. Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college/university nursing program. Minimum licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice, required. Minimum (3) three years’ experience in similar role, required. Language ability: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Cognitive demands: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer skills: Ability to respond to computerized logs and notification of location of resident calls. Competencies: Ability to operate general office equipment; Ability to operate general healthcare equipment. Physical Demands Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at a moderate skill level. Ability to read computer screens and email, mail and talk on the phone. Ability to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds. Work Environment Professional and deadline-oriented environment in a residential setting. Interaction with older adults with varying levels of ability. Team environment. Possible exposure to unpleasant odors. Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual. Continues exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational. May be exposed to water and heat. Additional Duties Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as required by their supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr