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RN/LPN FT 2p-10:30p EOW Des Moines, IA

Kaizen Lab Inc., Des Moines, IA, United States


Luther Park Community is seeking an RN/LPN for a full-time 2p-10:30p EOW for Trinity Center at Luther Park. The Trinity Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Alzheimer’s care. If you are a skilled, compassionate nurse that is dedicated to making sure the best quality of care is given, we want to talk to you!

Job Summary
The Charge Nurse will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out nursing care of residents; orientation, instruction and supervision of CNA, CMA and resident care specialists; carry out or assign nursing duties to other personnel and comply with established policies and procedures and perform professional nursing duties within scope of licensure.

Keep DON/ADON informed of resident status and other pertinent matters

Admit and orientate new resident and involve family with orientation

Check physician orders, transfer forms and pre-admission information

Review resident's medical and social history

Complete admission and documentation forms

Ensure resident's supplies and medications are ordered and equipment is working properly

Maintain proper documentation of facility records: narcotic records, medical chart forms, weekly skin assessment

Maintain daily, weekly or monthly weight and vital signs and inform physician, DON, ADON and On Call Manager of any changes

Complete incident reports, investigation reports and notify physician, family members, DON/ADON and On Call Manager

Discharge residents to community or other facilities, transfer residents to hospital, completes required forms and documentation, ensures resident is escorted to transportation and contact family prior to any transfers to hospital

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing for RN/LPN

Current nursing license in good standing in the state of Iowa

Current CPR certification preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire

One year of experience in a geriatric setting preferred

Knowledgeable with current changes in nursing practice

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Shift differential

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance and long term disability

Voluntary short term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurance

401k retirement plan with 4% company match

PTO plus three extra days for birthday, work anniversary and floating holiday

Referral bonuses

Discount meals

Uniform stipend

Continuous training and education

Tuition assistance

Background check, physical, drug screen and TB test required

**Luther Park Community isan Equal Opportunity Employer**

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