LTC: RN Part Time/ Full Time

Full-time and part-time day or night shifts available.

Pay

• Full-time RN bonus: $15,000
• Part-time RN bonus: $7,500
• Shift differentials available

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents as ordered by the Medical Staff and as outlined by the policies and procedures of Health Services
• Assist in maintaining continuity of nursing care given to the patients
• Assess and meet residents' immediate needs
• Keep accurate and complete records
• Observe, record, and report to physician or immediate supervisor any significant change in the patient's condition associated with drugs, treatments, or any other disease process
• Acquire knowledge of each resident’s background and history
• Assist in planning and documentation of the total care for each patient
• Assist in directing, supervising, assigning, orienting, and teaching assigned personnel
• Use all opportunities for teaching both patients and their families
• Be aware of community resources available for the patient's continued nursing care after dismissal and assist in arranging resources for those that need them
• Interpret long-term care policies for the patient, their family, and the community
• Administer medications, treatments, oxygen therapy, and aerosols as outlined in the procedure manual and as indicated by doctor's orders
• Attend annual in-service training on these issues
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and handling supplies as needed
• Assist with narcotic count at the end of each shift and ensure accuracy before allowing staff to leave
• Assist with Quality Performance Improvement as assigned
• Provide direction and monitoring of medication administration by medication aides following prevailing practice standards
• The charge nurse will observe and take appropriate action regarding side effects, desired effects, intervention, and contraindication associated with medication
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree of nursing, diploma, or Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing program
• Current Nebraska RN license
• One or more years of long-term care (LTC) experience preferred, but not required

Location: Wahoo, NE (30 minutes from Lincoln, Omaha, and Fremont).