Travel RN

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Location: Good Samaritan Society ND Staffing Pool Address: Work Location Varies, Sioux City, IA 516 USA Employment Type: PRN Shift: Various Shifts Available Job Summary We are seeking to hire a talented RN to join our team as a Travel RN! This is an opportunity to work in various GSS locations providing care with competitive pay. Travel within 150 mile radius. Must have 6 months prior Long-Term-Care experience. Flexible Schedules with NO contract required. Competitive pay as well as mileage reimbursement. Job Responsibilities This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans. Assesses plans, implements and coordinates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas. Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents. Make changes on plan of care as needed. Safeguards residents' property. Maintains residents' self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans. Assures and assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas. Assures physicians' orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner. Observes residents; directs and documents care provided to residents; receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Uses the EMR accurately. Uses transfer equipment (gait belt, mechanical lifts, slide boards, lift/slip, etc.) and handling techniques in a manner that makes residents feel safe. Demonstrates knowledge of department - specific safety, fire and disaster plans. Must be able to workin multiple locations for assigned shifts. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN licensure for state of practice is required. Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered. The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more! To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit https// All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https// Division: NURSING SERVICES Req ID: req48910

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