Job Overview:
Provides direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
-Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

-Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

-Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

-Observes for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.

-Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.

-Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects.

-Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly.

-Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

-Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

-Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.

-Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.

-Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.

-Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.

-Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.

-Participates in end of life care as required.

-Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.

-Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.

-Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

-Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.

Qualifications:
-A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved RN Licensure.

-Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

-Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

-Current CPR certification.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are a dedicated nurse with strong leadership abilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Note: All positions at our organization are paid positions. We do not offer unpaid internships.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Grinnell, IA 50112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person