Registered Nurse - RN

Golden Living, one of the nations leading providers of long-term care, is reinventing elder care in nursing homes across the nation. Golden Living uses the team approach to care giving in its living centers. We offer excellent medical insurance at incredibly low premiums, effective first of the month following the hire date! Competitive wages, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.

About the Job

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse to supervise the care given to a group of residents in a nursing unit. The RN also assesses resident needs, develops individual care plans, administers nursing care, and evaluates nursing care.

Duties of this position include following, in accordance with established policies and nursing standards:

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver quality, outcome-focused care
• Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising the Plan of Care for each resident
• Establish and maintain positive interactions with residents, families and other staff and serve as the primary point of contact for family members
• Keep other healthcare professionals informed of residents' conditions
• Ensure proper documentation to meet all reporting requirements
• Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs
• Demonstrate strong ethical and safety practices
• Maintain knowledge in pharmacology, lab values, and infection control
• Participate in peer support / evaluation, in services, education programs, and staff meetings, and Quality Improvement activities as assigned

Job Requirements

Candidates for the RN position should meet the following requirements:

• Hold and maintain a current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Recent experience or education specific to geriatrics
• Self-reliant and self-aware
• Ability to combine common sense with clinical skills to ensure optimal patient care
• Demonstrate understanding of relevant government regulations
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development
• Working knowledge of infection control principles and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively in all interactions
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance
• Meeting all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry if required

Facility Location:

Golden LivingCenter - Smithville 106 Hospital Drive Smithville, MO 64089

Contact Information:

Phone: (816) 532-0888

Email: melinda.mahon@goldenliving.com

Subject line: RN Req# 2235

Golden Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, M/V/F/D.