Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care & Resident Education

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dedicated nursing team. Our approach is guided by values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship as we support residents across our healthcare community.

Responsibilities include providing skilled nursing care per physician orders, maintaining accurate reports, administering medications, and collaborating with families and physicians.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Missouri RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Long-term care experience helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders, Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and Lutheran Home policies
• Receive and provide shift report, ensuring accurate communication of resident status and care needs
• Verify narcotic and controlled medication counts with the oncoming/off-going nurse per facility policy
• Give daily report/ instruction and completes assignment sheet for nursing assistants
• Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure residents are receiving proper diet and assistance as necessary
• Complete comprehensive resident assessments and document findings accurately
• Administer and document medications, treatments, and all resident care provided
• Perform admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation
• Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition to physicians, families, and nursing leadership
• Obtain and carry out physician orders and updates to treatment plans as needed
• Educate residents and families regarding medications, disease processes, diet, safety, and other care needs as appropriate
• Respond to changes in condition or emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, including life-saving measures when required
• Listen to and address resident or family concerns, escalating issues to supervisory staff as needed

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

RN license (Missouri)

Job description

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dedicated nursing team. Our approach is guided by values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship as we support residents across our healthcare community.

Responsibilities include providing skilled nursing care per physician orders, maintaining accurate reports, administering medications, and collaborating with families and physicians.