Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nurse provides supervision in the building and gives direction to the nursing staff by performing the following duties.

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.

Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options;

enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.

Here are some highlights of our compensation plan : * Annual Performance Reviews* Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees.

SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.* Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.

Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.* Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays;

those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.

• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.* Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.* Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus.

Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality.

Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.* Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.

We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nurse ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Explains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.* Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Communicates with family members regarding the progress of the resident.* Charts all required and necessary information regarding the residents.
• Required to observe and direct the nurse aide staff and assist in orientation of new staff.* Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.* Initiates a resident education plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by facility policy including resident and family instruction.
• Travel to various SOV locations to fill in gaps when there is a staffing shortage.* Ability to work in AL or Skilled Nursing.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.* *Maintains the confidentiality of all residents, staff and organization information.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nurse Supervisory Responsibilities* Directly supervises staff members in the Nursing Department and may be responsible for nursing care in a particular unit.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.* Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reliable transportation. Flexible and open availability.Education and / or ExperienceMust have a minimum of 1 year experience in a Long Term Care environment.

Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust be a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.