- Where
- Cape Girardeau, MO, United States
- Level
- Mid
The Lutheran Home is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dedicated nursing team! Our approach to care is guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship , which shape how we support residents throughout our healthcare community. Serving our community since 1972, we appreciate the collaboration, dedication, and personal connections that make our community special. We invite you to learn more about The Lutheran Home, meet the people who make up our healthcare community, and discover what makes us unique. Let’s connect and discuss what matters to your explore how you nursing background, interests, and experience may align with our RN opportunities.
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Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders, Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and Lutheran Home policies
Receive and provide shift report, ensuring accurate communication of resident status and care needs
Verify narcotic and controlled medication counts with the oncoming/off-going nurse per facility policy
Give daily report/ instruction and completes assignment sheet for nursing assistants
Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure residents are receiving proper diet and assistance as necessary
Complete comprehensive resident assessments and document findings accurately
Administer and document medications, treatments, and all resident care provided
Perform admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation
Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition to physicians, families, and nursing leadership
Obtain and carry out physician orders and updates to treatment plans as needed
Educate residents and families regarding medications, disease processes, diet, safety, and other care needs as appropriate
Respond to changes in condition or emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, including life-saving measures when required
Listen to and address resident or family concerns, escalating issues to supervisory staff as needed
Requirements: Current, valid Missouri RN license
Previous long-term care experience is helpful but not required
Current CPR certification required
About the Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.