Geriatric Care Nurse - IV/Treatment & Med Admin

Lutheran Senior Services; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Lutheran Senior Services provides and coordinates nursing care to residents, ensuring physical, psychosocial, and functional needs are met. You will work within licensure scope and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans.

Key duties include medication administration, IV therapy where allowed, documentation in EMR, safety assessments, and supporting resident and family education. A BSN is preferred; CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• BSN preferred for this role.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Specialized gerontological nursing training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices nursing within licensure and Nurse Practice Act; maintains active license.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to define individualized care plans.
• Performs IV duties, including IV pushes and port access where permitted.
• Administers medications/treatments and monitors IV fluids.
• Documents care in EMR per policy and maintains MDS as applicable.
• Assesses residents, ensures safety, and coordinates services for continuity.
• Oversees assigned staff to meet EverTrue standards of care.
• Completes rounds and documents resident progress and changes.
• Reports incidents per state/federal regulations.
• Maintains a safe, functional environment and adheres to safety protocols.
• Supports ongoing education and role modeling of best practices.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and high quality clinical care.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certified

Gerontological nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Lutheran Senior Services provides and coordinates nursing care to residents, ensuring physical, psychosocial, and functional needs are met. You will work within licensure scope and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans.

Key duties include medication administration, IV therapy where allowed, documentation in EMR, safety assessments, and supporting resident and family education. A BSN is preferred; CPR certification is required.