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RN for Family - Oriented SNF in Macon, MO Don't miss this great opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our NHC team at Macon HealthCare Center!! The ideal Registered Nurse (RN) candidate is caring, compassionate, has a positive attitude and is a team player. Education and Training: * Graduate from an accredited school of nursing * Must have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state where employed * Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth. Attends continuing education offerings and through teaching and mentoring, contributes to the ongoing education of partners under his/her supervision * Must be caring, compassionate, have a positive attitude and be a team player * Must have good communication skills Job Knowledge and Capabilities: * Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills. * Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care. * Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs * Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients. * Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Required: * Working with the interdisciplinary care team, to assure accurate patient assessment and development/revision of individualized plans of care. * Maintains open and ongoing communication with patients and families, providing opportunity and encouragement to participate in decision making. * Assure that nursing partners have been assigned duties * Make rounds, with specific attention to high acuity patients * Monitor unit/units to ensure that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures) is being provided and that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients' condition * Assume responsibility for assisting with meds and treatments as needed (including IV fluids and IV meds). * Assist with admitting patients as required. * Assist with hiring and in the orientation of new nursing partners * Assures the personal dignity and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain the highest level of self-care possible. * Assist physician during rounds * Supervise LPNs and other nursing partners as assigned. Complete performance evaluations as required (two times per year). * Make changes in staffing schedule as indicated by absence and illness and contact additional help to assure staffing levels are maintained in order to meet the care needs of patients * Carry out personnel disciplinary action(s) (written, verbal warnings, suspension and termination) promptly and effectively as stated in personnel policies and amendments. * Maintain the security of the premises and direct unauthorized persons coming on the premises to leave * Participate in ON-CALL Program * Attend in-service education programs and participates in Silver Chair Training, as assigned, to learn new procedures, develop skills, etc. * Leads by example and performs hands on care, answers call lights and assist C.N.A.'s in their duties when needed. * Perform weekly skin assessments, incident reports, nursing summaries, recording of patient weights, alert charting, daily skilled nurses notes and other documentation as assigned. * Relieve other shifts if needed * Perform other duties as assigned Other Demands: * Willingness to work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences for patients. * Patience and tact in dealing with patients. * Review and practice the promises of NHC's Better Way expectations. * Willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks. * Able to establish and maintain relationships with patients, family members, and other center personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. Macon HealthCare Center offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, uniforms, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve. If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity please apply today to find out more about us at /locations/macon/ We look forward to talking with you!! EOE