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PRN Charge Nurse - RN / LPN

Part-time

Good Samaritan

Elk Horn, IAPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Elk Horn, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensure For State Of Practice

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a PRN Charge Nurse - RN / LPN. The PRN Charge Nurse will provide nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations, assisting with formulating and updating resident care plans. This role involves observing and documenting resident conditions, responding to call lights, and educating residents and families on care. The nurse will also ensure proper handling of linens and adherence to infection control guidelines.

Key focus areas include Assist with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area, Provide nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations, and Update plan of care when needed.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Nursing School and State Nursing Licensure. Preferred (not required): EMR, Nursing Care, Formulating Plan Of Care, and Observing And Documenting Observations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EMRNursing CareFormulating Plan of CareObserving and Documenting ObservationsReceiving and Sharing InformationReporting Residents' ConditionsResponding to Resident Call LightsDirecting Resident EducationAssisting With Resident EducationNotifying Family on Condition ChangesHandling Linens ProperlyDisposing of Soiled LinensUsing Standard PrecautionsUsing Personal Protective EquipmentObserving Transmission GuidelinesWashing Hands Between Resident CaresReporting Signs of Resident InfectionsKnowledge of Therapeutic Effects of MedicationsKnowledge of Side Effects of Medications

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of NursingLicensure for State of PracticePrior Work Experience in Like or Related Position

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Create Your Career With Us!

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: PRN Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Responsibilities

Sign On Bonus

New Starting Wages.

This position is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area. Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations. Updates plan of care when needed. Observes and documents observations and care given to residents. Uses the EMR accurately. Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Notifies family on condition changes etc. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines. Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful. Licensure for state of practice is required.

Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

**Salem Lutheran Homes offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time employees. Both full-time & Part-time employees earn PTO and quality for our retirement plan. **

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 https//www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action

Division: NURSING SERVICES Req ID: req54946

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