Registered Nurse (RN) PRN
Northshore Home Health Care · St Louis, MO · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Role Overview Provides comprehensive nursing care by assessing residents' health, educational, and environmental needs upon admission and continuously updates care plans accordingly. Develops and revises individualized, interdisciplinary care plans involving physicians, residents, families, and team members. Implements nursing interventions such as medication administration, treatments, and IV fluids safely and accurately, documenting all actions promptly. Uses critical thinking to monitor residents' conditions, promptly communicates significant changes to physicians using SBARR, and manages crisis situations professionally. Ensures effective delivery of care, identifies problem areas through quality improvement processes, and maintains current knowledge of nursing best practices. Assists with residents' daily activities, responds to call lights, and supports overall resident well-being. Completes required ongoing education to stay current in nursing practices. Qualifications & Skills Registered nurse license from an accredited program and current state licensureCPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within six monthsCritical thinking, excellent communication, and organizational skillsAbility to stand, walk, lift, and assist residents weighing over 200lbs with proper techniquesManual dexterity, visual acuity, and proficiency in electronic and written documentationPreferred experience in long-term care Key Duties Assessing and documenting residents' health and needsDeveloping, reviewing, and communicating care plansAdministering medications and treatments safelyMonitoring residents for behavioral or health changesResponding to emergencies and crisis situations professionallyParticipating in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives