Geriatric Care RN — Collaborative, Impactful Resident Care

Lutheran Senior Services; Crest (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement match

Education assistance

Employee wellness

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate care for residents across physical, psychosocial, and functional needs. The role requires active state licensure and CPR certification, with preferred BSN and gerontological nursing experience.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff in nursing best practices.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited/approved nursing school.
• BSN preferred.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act; Keeps a current active license; Follows state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice and in accordance with EverTrue clinical and administrative policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in defining individualized plans of care for each resident; Works closely with nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance; Promotes individual and team learning and provides teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff for quality clinical care
• Mixes TPNs, hangs first bag of blood for infusions, accesses, and de-accesses ports, performs IV pushes, and carries out other duties consistent with the registered nurse licensure
• Passes medication and/or oversees the medication ordering and administration process; Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitors administration of I.V. fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications when ordered; I.V. certified nurses may initiate I.V. therapy
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the observation/assessment and documentation process for the level of licensure in which they work, including care and service plans and the MDS as applicable
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to capture full clinical documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
• Observes resident status as necessary to assure quality care; Coordinates with other resident services to assure continuity of care; Documents medical information and maintains detailed, timely, and accurate reports
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing potential hazards; Implements practices to maintain optimum safety
• Oversees and directs the certified staff and others as assigned to ensure the EverTrue standards of care and services are provided
• Performs rounds according to established schedule; Documents resident progress, changes in condition, etc.
• Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or resident incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certified

Gerontological nursing

Team collaboration

Education

RN degree / Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate care for residents across physical, psychosocial, and functional needs. The role requires active state licensure and CPR certification, with preferred BSN and gerontological nursing experience.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff in nursing best practices.