Rapid City, South dakota
Open Interviews for Charge Nurses (RN or LPN) Job Opening in Rapid City, South dakota - Candidates qualify for sign-on bonus upon employment. The bonus amount will be divided and paid in three lump sums at 90-, 120-, and 270th day of employment. Employees are required to maintain full-time status to remain eligible for bonus payments.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the employee utilizes a general understanding of the principles of nursing and basic physical assessment skills in the development and implementation of individualized nursing care plans to ensure that the needs of the residents are met. The employee assists in the orientation and provides supervision of nursing personnel, attends to the daily operations of the unit on a per shift and unit level, and assumes responsibilities of a leadership role as need.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care.
- Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to state, federal and corporate guidelines.
- Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process.
- Assesses each resident shift and implements a change in the course of care as needed.
- Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly.
- Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel.
- Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and supervision.
- Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations.
- Prepares daily assignment of duties, treatments, and miscellaneous tasks.
- Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of noncompliance with corporate guidelines as set forth in the policy and procedure manual.
- Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process.
- Attends and participates productively in the resident care meetings, staff meeting and in-services.
- Takes and active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with residents, families and staff.
- Dispenses medication and performs treatments, as per physician?s order, and in accordance with policies, procedures, and licensure standard of practice.
- Assures that each resident?s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident?s health condition.
- Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals? needs and rights.
- Performs additional duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- This position requires a current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issues by the state of South Dakota, and the candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
- Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience in supervisory capacity are preferred.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Mobility , reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 10 pounds), fine hand coordination, ability to read and write, the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Job Type: Full-time to qualify for the sign-on bonus, but also seeking part-time and casual status employees.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.
Open interviews between 8:00 ? 9:30 am daily at the below locations.
- Monday: Training Center, 809 South Street, Suite 105, Rapid City, SD 57701
- Tuesday: Meadowbrook Care and Rehabilitation, 2500 Arrowhead Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702
- Wednesday: Prairie Hills Care and Rehabilitation, 916 Mountain View Road, Rapid City, SD 57702
- Thursday: Bella Vista Care and Rehabilitation, 302 St. Cloud Street Rapid City, SD 57701
- Friday: Black Hills Care and Rehabilitation, 1620 N 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Job Location:
Rapid City, SD 57701
Required license or certification:
RN or LPN in the State of South Dakota
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