Staff Nurse - RN

Good Samaritan Society; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Central City is seeking a dedicated RN to provide essential care to our residents. Join our not-for-profit organization that has served seniors for over 100 years, committed to quality care in a loving environment.

The successful candidate will assess and implement care plans, administer treatments, and ensure residents' dignity and safety. We offer competitive benefits for full-time staff, including health options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school is required.
• RN license for the state is mandatory.
• Basic nursing skills and understanding of medication effects are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to assigned residents and implement care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Maintain residents' privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Ability to communicate

Medication knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN licensure for state of practice

Job description

Create Your Career With Us!

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.

Location: Litzenberg Memorial Merrick C

Address: 1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826 USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Responsibilities

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Assesses plans, implements and coordinates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas. Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents. Make changes on plan of care as needed. Safeguards residents’ property. Maintains residents’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans. Assures and assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas. Assures physicians’ orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner. Observes residents; directs and documents care provided to residents; receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions to appropriate staff. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Uses the EMR accurately. Uses transfer equipment (gait belt, mechanical lifts, slide boards, lift/slip, etc.) and handling techniques in a manner that makes residents feel safe. Demonstrates knowledge of department – specific safety, fire and disaster plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN licensure for state of practice is required.
• Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https//www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action

Division: NURSING SERVICES

Req ID: req55106