RN/LPN Per Diem Days/EVEs

RN/LPN Per Diem Days/EVEs
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

At Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation, we pride ourselves on being the best care team, providing exceptional care to our residents. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team as a Per Diem Nurse, covering both day and evening shifts. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will oversee staff assignments, provide comprehensive supervision of resident care, and ensure the highest degree of quality care. The Best Team Provides the Best Care.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all required Registered Nurse (RN) record-keeping forms and charts during a resident's admission, discharge, transfer, and other important events.

• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the physician.

• Facilitate the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents, including making necessary arrangements for transportation and packing.

• Administer professional services, including but not limited to catheterization, tube feeding, suction, wound care, specimen collection, and other medical procedures as outlined by the facility's policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with the facility's consultants as required and implement recommended changes under the guidance of the Director of Nursing (DON).

• Investigate and address complaints and grievances, providing necessary oral and written reports to the DON.

• Exchange nursing reports at the beginning and end of your shift duty hours.

• Conduct daily checks on all residents to ensure that prescribed treatments are administered correctly by nursing personnel/assistants and to assess their physical and emotional well-being.

• Keep the DON informed about the status of residents, staff, and related matters.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a recognized Registered Nurse (RN) program with a current licensure in the state of Kansas.

• Strong leadership abilities and a willingness to collaborate with both professional and nonprofessional personnel.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Additional Information:

• Earn up to $34 per hour as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation.

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 401K

  • Annual Evaluations

  • Dental Insurance

  • Employee Appreciation Events

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Modified Compensation

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Vision Insurance

Join our team and become an integral part of our commitment to excellence in resident care. Apply today to embark on a fulfilling and rewarding career as a Registered Nurse (RN).