Job descriptionABOUT US:

　　Sandhills Care Center is a small nursing home located in the heart of the Sandhills, in Ainsworth, NE. We strive to provide professional and rewarding services, exceeding the expectations of our beloved residents and families. We are committed to excellence when caring for our small-town community and surrounding rural areas.

　　We are seeking a long-term care professional with a passion for caring for others and a deep interest in long term health care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating with residents, handling physical tasks, and will be acutely aware of the challenges faced by elderly individuals and will seek to provide a safe and comfortable living environment.

　　JOB OPPORTUNITIES and WAGES:

　　Sandhills Care Center is currently hiringCharge Nurses (LPN )for the following shifts:

　　Full/Part Time - Day shift with rotating weekends

　　Full/Part Time - Night Shift with rotating weekends

　　LPN starting wage of$39.00/hr.

　　Shift Differential for nights and weekends

　　SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

　　Must be currently registered/licensed in Nebraska.

　　Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

　　CPR certification is preferred but not required.

　　Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion.

　　Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking, and reading comprehension.

　　Good collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills

　　Fast and adaptive problem-solving skills

　　Keen attention to detail

　　In-depth understanding of patient care policies, procedures, and regulations

　　Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly residents and those with specific conditions, disabilities, or special needs.

　　Physical strength and stamina

　　Familiarity with signs and symptoms of improvement for several medical conditions

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.

　　Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.

　　Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.

　　Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

　　Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

　　Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

　　Must be able to lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.

　　DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Sandhills Care Center is seeking an experienced, energetic, strong, and dedicated Charge Nurse to assist the DON and ADON in leading the exceptional nursing services that are delivered to our residents daily. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to residents to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and care standards.

　　INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

　　Observe and record patient behavior.

　　Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.

　　Collect patient health history.

　　Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.

　　Administer medication, change wound dressings, and care for other treatment options.

　　Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.

　　Consult with medical providers and follow resident orders.

　　Direct and supervise nurses, nursing assistants and aides.

　　Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.

　　Maintain open communication with your Nursing Managers and other team members regarding scheduling, patient assignments, and clinical matters.

　　Coordinate with your Nursing Managers to address changes in patient conditio or drug management issues.

　　Document all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process, and training activities in a timely manner using company issued tools.

　　BENEFITS

　　Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Optional AFLAC Accident and Critical Illness Coverage

　　Optional Life, Disability Insurance

　　Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account

　　ID Shield Protection and more

　　Paid Time Off

　　Christmas Savings Account

　　Shift Differential

　　Overtime/Holiday Pay

　　Small, family-oriented facility and community