What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse/ LPN - Contract position at Cascades Healthcare?
Cascades Healthcare - Nebraska
Full Time Nurse
3 month Contract | Sign on Bonus plus more!
Cascades Healthcare is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, andwe'realways interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.
Ifyou'relooking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Cascades may be the right fit for you.
What you'll do:
- Prepare, administer, and document medications, tests, treatments, and IV lines
- Record time spent performing individual treatments, in accordance with ancillary services policy, on the medication/treatment record
- Ensure proper storage and security of drugs and biologicals in accordance with facility policies and procedures
- Notify the physician of refusal of medication/treatments, non-compliance with a trereatment plan, and resident response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse reactions
- Keeps medication cart, refrigerator, and room neat, clean, and medication stored properly/dispoing
- Assist in the orientation and training of new nursing personnel, as required
- Practice, implement, and supervise Infection Control, Universal Precaution, and safety policies and procedures
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly paybased on experience
- $5000 Sign on Bonus paid for 3 months
- $1000 Housing allowance
- Professional liability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training and mentoring
What we're looking for:
- Current active license as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
- Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information in the English language
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
- Ability to stand for long periods of time as well as lift/push/pull 50lbs
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
- Experience in long term geriatric nursing care preferred
Why us:
Our Nurses care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-andwe'reproud of the supportive environmentwe'vebuilt.
If you're a Nurse who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - we're actively interviewing.