Registered Nurse - RN - Local Traveler

Good Samaritan; Elk Horn (IA); On-site; USD 4,408,320 - 6,612,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Elk Horn, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide individualized nursing care and collaborate with a team to evaluate resident care. Responsibilities include assessing and planning nursing interventions while demonstrating professional nursing practice standards. This role requires a graduate from an accredited nursing program and an active RN license. The position offers a competitive salary range along with various benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues for care evaluation.
• Serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks safely.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Elk Horn Salem Luth Hm
Location: Elk Horn, IA
Address: 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Position Details

Department Details

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 150-mile radius of permanent address
• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel
• Premium Pay Rates:

• $5/hour premium on all hours worked.
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Experience Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.

May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate. Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, CCNE, ACEN, and NLN CNEA.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0249613
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No