Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |Long Term Care | PRN

St. Benedict Health Center; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Weekend premiums

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care to residents on a PRN basis with rotating shifts (days/evenings/nights) in a hospital-like long-term care setting.

You will review physician orders, communicate the care plan to the team, and coordinate care with other providers. The role requires 1–3 years of clinical experience and an active RN license, with shift differential and weekend premiums noted in the pay plan.

Qualifications

• RN license in active status in the state of practice.
• 1–3 years clinical or long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to assess residents, plan care, and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assess residents to develop care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and the health care team to implement care plans.
• Educate residents and families about care needs and medications.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards and document care.

Skills

Nursing care

Care planning

Team coordination

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Location:Avera St Benedict Nursing HomeWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$32.50 - $48.50Position Highlights6:00am-6:30pm and 6:00pm-6:30am; PRN$3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights!You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewDelivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.What you will doProvides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining residents; documenting residents physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing resident care goals; instructing resident, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.Evaluates resident's care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care standards; reviewing resident's records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy resident care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.Keeps resident care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.Keeps resident care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers to and from the facility.Directs, plans and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personal.Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years Experience working in a clinical or long term care environmentExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].