Registered Nurse Nights

Job Description

Job Description

BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME IS SEARCHING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE FOR THE EVENING SHIFT

The LTC Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of resident care of residents in the Long Term Care area. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of resident care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing resident care and assisting others in the management of resident care.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care in the Long Term Care area of Bethel Lutheran Home. Performs regular resident assessments to identify specific needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the nursing process necessary for those residents requiring the expertise of a professional registered nurse.

Demonstrates ability to perform geriatric assessments and treatments.

Education & Training Requirement

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a valid SD State licensure as an RN or LPN.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.

Work experience requirements

Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others. Maintains commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.

Excellent team player and communication skills required.

Essential functions – physical & Mental Requirements

Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must exert self-control in violent or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner.

COMPETENCIES – To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.

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