Long-Term Care Nurse (RN-LTC)

Osceola Regional Health Center; Sibley (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A regional health facility in Iowa seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse (RN-LTC) to provide direct nursing care for long-term care residents. Responsibilities include executing nursing processes, documentation, and collaboration with the health care team. Candidates must have a nursing degree, a valid Iowa RN license, and be CPR certified within 3 months. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Required mandatory reporter training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Document and assess nursing processes.
• Coordinate services across care settings.

Skills

Nursing process

Resident care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current Registered Nurse license in Iowa

Job description

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Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN-LTC) utilizes the nursing process to provide direct, professional nursing care for the LTC resident according to established standards, policies, procedures, licensure, and scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for registered nursing.
• A minimum of one year of nursing and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Certification, Licensure, and/or Registrations:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.
• State of Iowa approved child/dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents and actualizes the nursing process to provide resident care. Performs and documents initial and follow-up assessments as indicated. Assists in developing the resident nursing plan of care. Implements nursing strategies and interventions to attain stated resident outcomes. Performs an ongoing evaluation of the resident’s progress related to expected outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional practice, knowledge and skills. Serves as charge nurse/preceptor. Uses appropriate locations, channels for communication. Participates in learning experience for students and co-workers. Assures residents rights and serves as a resident advocate. Accountable for timely completion of professional competence. Suggest plan to solve unit level problems and make improvements in the delivery of care and practice of nursing in collaboration with supervisory personnel. Maintains accountability for appropriate delegation and assignment of responsibility. Supervises care provided by unlicensed personnel and LPNs.
• Provides coordination of services across the continuum of care. Applies psychosocial principles in the delivery of resident care. Includes resident/family education in the delivery of resident care. Collaborates with appropriate multi-disciplinary health care team to promote appropriate utilization of facility services/community services.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Participates in committee activities. Provides constructive feedback to co-workers regarding practice issues. Provides documentation of professional education and shares with staff when appropriate or when asked. Actively seeks appropriate learning opportunities.
• Complies with all organization policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining adequate/appropriate staff coverage to meet the residents’ needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Exhibits CREATE principles.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Worthington, MN

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