Charge Nurse - LPN

Good Samaritan; Elk Horn (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan, a not-for-profit organization with a century of housing and services to seniors, is seeking a full-time nurse for night shifts in Elk Horn, IA. This role involves direct nursing care, care planning, EMR documentation, and family education within a nursing services division.

Licensed RNs with accreditation and state licensure are required, with prior related experience helpful. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure for state of practice is required.
• Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations.
• Update plans of care as needed.
• Observe and document residents' conditions and care.
• Use EMR accurately and ensure timely physician notification.
• Direct and assist with resident and family education.
• Respond to resident call lights promptly.
• Ensure proper handling of linens and waste according to regulations.
• Follow standard precautions and PPE usage.
• Report signs of infection and ensure follow-up.

Skills

Nursing

EMR usage

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR system

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.

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: Full-Time

Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Responsibilities

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.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

• The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more!

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: req55077