**We are offering a $7,500 dollar bonus for this position**

What You Can Expect:

Our team members love Legacy of Herington for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment! 

HI! WE'RE THRILLED YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT JOINING US!

Legacy of Herington prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We’re under new management, creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive, progressive, and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at Herington, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care! 

**This position pays commensurate with experience and licensure**

**This is Monday through Friday business hours and on-call 6 days p/month, including weekends**

**This position includes two days of working as a charge nurse**

REASONS TO JOIN US: An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with Legacy of Herington

*The ability to get to know our residents and their families 

*Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, MATCHING 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more

*We pay for license/certificate renewals and CEUs! 

*Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment

*Paid Time Off 

*Holiday Pay

And so much more! 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assist in organizing and administering the department of nursing while providing quality nursing care and assume responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Assist in supervising the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff to meet resident's needs
• Provide nursing care on shift when needed
• Assist and cooperate with medical staff
• Assist in solving nursing service problems
• Assist in implementing company forms/systems and policies and procedures
• Assist in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical and related services
• Assist in validating the accuracy of MDS and Care Plans
• Support the facility quality improvement program
• Conduct in-service programs and orientation programs
• Review physician orders daily and monthly, and participate in triple check process
• As requested, assist with DON responsibilities
• Supervise and evaluate implementation of resident's rights
• Participate and attend periodic in-services and staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

*Registered Nursing degree preferred*

Three years previous nursing experience required, preferably working with a geriatric long-term care population; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Kansas