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PRN Charge Nurse - RN / LPN

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Elk Horn, Iowa

This position is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Posted Jun 4

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · day shifts 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Unit and setting
Rehab provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniorsseniors
License
RN or LPN license Licensure for state of practice is required.state licensure for state of practice
Term
Per DiemPRN

Do you qualify?

License
state licensure for state of practice Licensure for state of practice is required.
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Also asks
knowledge of therapeutic and side effects of all medications administered Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Preferred

Also asks
prior work experience in a like or related position Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.

What it pays

Bonus
sign-on bonus Sign On Bonus
Eligibility
full-time and part-time employees earn PTO and join the retirement plan Both full-time & Part-time employees earn PTO and quality for our retirement plan.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMultiple health plan optionsMultiple health plan options
  • BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Time Off
  • BenefitsVoluntary benefitsVoluntary benefits
  • BenefitsCompany paid benefitsCompany Paid Benefits
  • Benefits401(k) Retirement Savings Plan401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • BenefitsEmployee perksEmployee Perks
More benefits (1)
  • New Starting Wages

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Day to day
Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area.
Day to day
Provides nursing care per physician orders and regulations Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations.
Day to day
Updates plan of care when needed Updates plan of care when needed.
Day to day
Observes and documents observations and care given Observes and documents observations and care given to residents.
Day to day
Uses the EMR accurately Uses the EMR accurately.
Day to day
Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed.
Day to day
Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions.
Day to day
Responds promptly to resident call lights Responds promptly to resident call lights.
Day to day
Directs and assists with resident and family education Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.
Day to day
Notifies family of condition changes Notifies family on condition changes etc.
Day to day
Handles linens and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies per regulations Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines.
Day to day
Uses standard precautions, PPE and transmission guidelines; washes hands between resident cares Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares.
Day to day
Reports and ensures timely follow-up of resident infection signs and symptoms Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.
Hours stated
12 Hours - Day Shifts

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Good Samaritan’s careers page.

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Create Your Career With Us!

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

  • Location: Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab
  • Address: 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0000 USA
  • Employment Type: PRN
  • Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Responsibilities

Sign On Bonus

New Starting Wages.

This position is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area. Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations. Updates plan of care when needed.

Observes and documents observations and care given to residents. Uses the EMR accurately. Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed.

Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.

Notifies family on condition changes etc. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines. Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful. Licensure for state of practice is required.

Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Salem Lutheran Homes offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time employees. Both full-time & Part-time employees earn PTO and quality for our retirement plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https//www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action

Division: NURSING SERVICES

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In Elk Horn, IA

Elk Horn, IA

Living costs about 12% below the US average

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