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Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a RN – Long Term Care to work at a Facility in De Smet, SD. These are registry positions with our company.

Shift: Variable - Days/Eves

Rate: $45.50/Hr.

Description:

· Completes comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation).

· Demonstrates competence in clinical skills as identified on Competency Verification and Training Checklist. Assures assigned residents receive ordered medication, treatments and other procedures within defined time frames, utilizing appropriate infection control procedures.

· Demonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered. Obtains equipment / supplies to provide care as needed.

· Assures procedures are followed for pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication administration.

· Accurately completes glucometer testing and control monitoring according to procedure. Implements specific approaches to deal with behavior, enhances residents' mood state according to resident care plan.

· Assures resident care for assigned residents is completed through reviewing documentation and updating as necessary.

· Uses the EMR accurately. Documents actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedure.

· Records daily skilled nursing notes (GSS #183). Documents all actions taken related to admission, discharge, transfers or death.

· Documents incidents or accidents in resident record and all necessary forms (incident reports, etc.) Completes behavior documentation according to policy and procedure.

· Completes seven-day observation tool. Assists/participates in quality improvement process, including audits and corrective procedures as assigned.

· May complete the assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing and sign the MDS forms to signify completion of the process.

· Assures physician's orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner. Makes rounds with physicians as assigned. Attends or obtains resident report prior to beginning shift. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions.

· Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Notifies family on condition changes etc.

· Reports assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 505-565-5558 and ask to speak with Jessica Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability