About the role
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. Apply Now!
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.