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General Purpose

Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents in a nursing unit. Assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care. Supervise LPN's, MA's, CNA's and other personnel. May supervise other nurses. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

Essential Job Duties

• Assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Identify needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout length of stay.
• Infection Control and Prevention
• Scheduling
• Develop individualized plan of care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes by utilizing all appropriate, available resources for resident/family/responsible party counseling and discharge planning. Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
• Other responsibilities, within scope, as set forth by DON.

Qualifications

• RN Preferred, LPN accepted.
• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Nebraska.
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate understanding that State and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management,personal growth and development.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families and other employees at all levels.
• Management experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance including Life & Disability*
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Staff Incentives*

Benefits eligibility is determined by employee's status. Full time employees are eligible for all benefits. *Indicates benefits available for part-time employees.