RN/LPN Long Term Care (LTC)

Facility: GSS KS Hays Ctr • Location: Hays, KS • Address: 2700 Canal Blvd, Hays, KS 67601 • Shift: 12-hour day shifts • Full-time, 36 hours/week

Pay

• RN: $32.00–$48.00 per hour
• LPN: $24.00–$36.00 per hour

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. Collaborates with residents, families, interdisciplinary colleagues, and providers to plan, implement, and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge, using appropriate age- and population-specific standards. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Coordinates care, performs resident assessments, provides resident education, and delivers various nursing interventions. May serve as charge nurse, delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel, and ensure safe, reliable care. Functions within the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules of the state of licensure. Adheres to the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as published by the American Nurses Association.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Provide nursing care across preventative, maintenance, diagnostic, and treatment phases.
• Coordinate care, conduct resident assessments, and deliver education and interventions.
• Serve as charge nurse when needed; delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Ensure safe and reliable care by providing support and oversight to delegates.
• Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and state licensure standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program (e.g., CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA); Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current unencumbered RN license in the state of practice or multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous shift differentials.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Work/life balance benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.
• Supportive work environment.