Description

We have an opening for a Full Time RN Charge nurse on our day shift who can commit to working every other weekend.

Luther Park Community is seeking an RN for Trinity Center at Luther Park – a 120-bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Alzheimer’s care. Position available from 6am-2pm. (Other shifts also available)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents. The job responsibilities include orienting, instructing, and supervising other personnel: CNA’s, CMA’s and resident care specialists. Carries out or assigns nursing duties to other personnel. The Charge Nurse complies with established policies and procedures and performs professional nursing duties within scope of licensure.

1. Keeps DON/ADON/Evening shift supervisor informed of resident status and other pertinent matters.
2. Admits and orients new resident and involves family with orientation. Check physician’s orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information. Reviews resident’s medical and social history. Completes admission and documentation forms. Make sure that residents supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly.
3. Maintains proper documentation of facility records,i.e., narcotic records, medical chart forms and others, weekly skin assessment and updating wound pictures weekly as per the weekly skin assignment. Maintains daily, weekly, or monthly weight and vital signs, and informs physician/DON/ADON and On Call Manager of any change.
4. Completes incident reports, Investigation Reports, notify physician and family members and informs DON/ADON and On Call Manager.
5. Discharges residents to the community/other facilities, transfers residents to the hospital, completes required forms/documentation. Sees that resident is escorted to transportation or transfer vehicle. Contact family prior to any transfers to hospital.

We offer a great total compensation package including:

Competitive Salaries - New Higher Pay Scale!!

Shift Differentials

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Long Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% company match

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Referral bonuses

Uniform Stipend

Discount meals

Continuous Training and education as well as Tuition Assistance

A post offer - employment physical, drug screen and background check are required.

Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing for Registered Nurse (RN).

2. Current nursing license in the state of Iowa.

3. Current CPR certification preferred.

4. One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

6. Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice.

7. Written and oral communication skills.