RN Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan; West Union (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization with 100+ years of senior housing and services, located at 201 Hall St, West Union, IA 52175, USA. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for nursing care using the full nursing process and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate care.

The RN may serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff, ensuring safe care and adherence to Nurse Practice Act standards in their state of

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• Obtains and maintains required department competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to residents using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Coordinate care, resident assessment, education and various nursing interventions.
• May serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks to licensed/unlicensed personnel as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Nursing program accreditation CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 West Union Ctr

Location: West Union, IA

Address: 201 Hall St, West Union, IA 52175, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Starting Rate: $32.00 - $48.00

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 license 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, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

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.

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].

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-0274251

Job Function: Nursing

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