What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care position at The Laurels of DeKalb?
Job Summary
A 12 hour night shift is available for a Registered Nurse to join our team at The Laurels of Dekalb. We are seeking a skilled communicator and compassionate caregiver who is passionate about caring for seniors.
About the Role
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for planning, coordinating, providing and managing nursing care, services and health education to nursing home guests. This includes supervising the care provided by LPNs, CNAs/STNAs and other team members, assessing the health of guests, and developing plans of care based on assessments.
- Supervise the care/services provided by the LPNs, CNAs/STNAs and other team members who care for guests.
- Assess the health of guests and notify the physician of changes in status.
- Develop a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.
- Select and institute appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize a guest's condition and/or prevent complications.
- Contribute to guest assessments (MDS/CAA's) and the development of a plan of care.
About Us
The Laurels of Dekalb is part of Laurel Health Care Company, a national provider of skilled nursing, sub-acute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our employees, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
- Daily Pay - a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
- Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
- Legacy - our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program.
Requirements
We are seeking candidates with:
- 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting.
