PRN Charge Nurse - RN / LPN

Good Samaritan; Elk Horn (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab in Elk Horn, IA is seeking a PRN registered nurse to provide nursing care to residents under physician orders, develop and update care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will document observations, use the EMR, and notify physicians of changes.

The role offers on-site shifts of 12 hours day shifts, sign-on bonus, and opportunities to contribute to a collaborative team in a supportive facility with PTO and retirement benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Care planning

Documentation

Patient assessment

EMR usage

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Location

Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab

Address

2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0000 USA

Employment Type

PRN

Shift

12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Sign On Bonus
• New Starting Wages.
• 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.

Benefits

Salem Lutheran Homes offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time employees. Both full-time & Part-time employees earn PTO and quality for our retirement plan.

EEO Statement

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Division

NURSING SERVICES