RN Registered Nurse

All Shifts available, shift differential, referral bonus, outstanding benefits!

Are you looking for meaningful work that matters? Join our team of Registered Nurses in our beautiful facility inLouisville, KY. Our nurses don't work short and enjoy an amazing support team with a culture of purpose and vision.

The RN is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of the Director of Nursing; supervises nursing activities and provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours; participates in unit activities, promotes independence, encourages socialization, and advocates for the quality of life of our residents!

1. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or Organization policy.

2. Explains procedures and treatments to resident and family, to gain cooperation, understanding, and to allay apprehension.

3. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.

4. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

5. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and to assess condition of resident.

6. Documents nursing history and physical assessments of assigned residents.

7. Observes resident; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patients condition, reaction to drugs, treatments or if there is a significant incident.

8. Notifies residents physician and appropriate responsible party/POA when there is a change in the residents condition or upon the death of a resident.

9. Prepares equipment and accompanies and aids physicians during rounds; assists with examinations, and consults with physician as necessary in planning resident care, treatment and rehabilitation.

10. Performs emergency treatment when necessary based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

11. Notifies the physician of the emergency and carries out physician orders.

12. Supervises work of nursing assistant(s) to include recruitment, hiring, staff development and training, appraising, rewarding and disciplining, when necessary.

13. Handles complaints and reported suspicion of abuse or neglect appropriately.

14. Participates in departmental or unit quality improvement activities.

15. Attends required in-service meetings and trainings, and participates on other committees as assigned.

16. Performs direct nursing care and other duties of Nursing Services employees when necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education: Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or

technical school

Preferred Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Required Experience: 1 year experience as an RN in a hospital or long-term care

setting

Preferred Experience: 6 months experience in a rehabilitative and restorative

nursing practice

Required License and/or Certification: Licensed as Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Kentucky

Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

Comprehensive Wellness Program with Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) and 403(b)

Education Assistance

Free Parking

And much more

Christian Care Communities, Inc. is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and providing an equal employment opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Founded in 1884, Christian Care Communities is Kentuckys largest faith-inspired,not-for-profit provider of affordable senior retirement living and long-term care for Older Adults.

Christian Care Communities in Louisville is located in historic Old Louisville and offers a quality senior living experience with an array of apartments, amenities and services.

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