Job DescriptionResponsible for achieving positive patient outcomes and managing quality of care across the continuum of care. The LTC nurse will primarily serve as an advocate for our patients.WORK SCHEDULE6am - 6 pm or flexible schedule
- Pass medications and provide medical treatments by the president's plan of care.
- Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
- Direct or supervises nursing assistants to ensure compliance with plan of care.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Accurate chart care provided and supported other staff in doing the same.
- Communicate changes in resident(s) level of care to the MDS Coordinator or DON.
- Discuss illnesses and treatments with patients and family members.
- Finds opportunities for improvement in processes and aids in the achievement of process improvement.
- Attends team and committee meetings as assigned.
- Respects the rights and property and privacy of others. Maintains confidentiality of system and hospital business and affairs and its patient's, employees, and medical staff's records and information always.
- Presents a positive image through professional mannerisms, dress, conduct and attitude.
- Ongoing monitoring of high-risk patients with select conditions (congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.)
- Manages multiple projects, adjusting priorities as necessary to focus on high-risk, quality or safety issues.
- Multidisciplinary case conferences.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
- A registered nurse with a current license in South Dakota is needed, BSN is preferred.
- Self-directed.
- Current BLS certification
- Must be able to communicate effectively with providers and all levels of Philip Health Services, Inc. staff.
EXPERIENCE:Experience with computerized health information systems is needed. Knowledge of Point Click Care (PCC) is strongly preferred. Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Benefits
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life insurance for employee and family
- Personal time off
- Wellness program membership
- Free gym membership