RN - Registered Nurse - Local Traveler

Good Samaritan Society; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN premium pay

Weekend shift differential

Evening/night shift differential

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Kearney, NE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide individualized nursing care to residents using the nursing process, coordinating with families and the inter-disciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care.

The RN will collaboratively work with residents and staff, ensure care quality, and perform nursing interventions in a Christian, not-for-profit environment. Licensure and ongoing competencies are required to practice.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
• BSN preferred or higher.
• Current RN license in applicable state; multi-state license accepted where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to residents using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with resident, family, and inter-disciplinary team to plan and evaluate care.
• Coordinate care, assess residents, educate, and perform nursing interventions.

Skills

Experience in LTCare

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program

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 NE Kearney St Luke`S Villa
Location: Kearney, NE
Address: 2201 E 32nd St, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Department Details

Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address

Premium Pay Rates:

• RN $15
• $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.

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

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.

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-0269993
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No