Health Nurse RN

At Lakeside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, we are a skilled nursing facility committed to ensuring that our 122-bed capacity residents receive the best medical care possible, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, palliative care, hospice services, and outpatient rehabilitation. Our team operates under the objective of prioritizing patient health and overall well-being. If you seek a career in an uplifting environment, then this is the place for you!

Work-Life Balance: We value the quality of life of our employees, which is why we promote a healthy work-life balance. We understand that personal and family time is important, so we provide flexible work schedules, remote work options, and generous time off policies:

• Competitive Pay
• By choosing Family Plan Options, you can save money as the premium cost is less than paying for separate individual coverages for each member
• The availability of dental plans inclusive of family coverage is now a reality and accessible
• With the help of family plan options, your vision for the future can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your family
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Direct Deposit

Your job as a registered nurse (RN) is to ensure that your patients receive the highest quality care, following established guidelines and protocols:

The Registered Nurse (RN) bears the responsibility of planning and administering long-term or rehabilitative nursing care to patients/residents.

RNs also play a crucial role in educating patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and preventative measures to promote wellness:

• By adhering to the Nurse Practice Act, facility policies, and making informed nursing decisions, a nurse upholds the standards of the profession.
• The nursing personnel carefully assess, plan and evaluate the care given to the patients or residents requiring long-term and/or rehabilitation services.
• Renders nursing care to patients/residents who need continuous or rehabilitative support.
• The assistant implements the patient/resident's care plan and evaluates the patient's outcomes.
• Manages and supervises the nursing services offered by other healthcare professionals.
• Provides insights on evaluating and improving standards of care.
• Is knowledgeable about the required documentation criteria.
• Exhibits proficiency in handling, maintaining, and utilizing a multitude of equipment, such as monitors, infusion pumps, and drainage devices.
• Adheres to strict confidentiality guidelines to protect the privacy of patients/residents and their personal information.
• Delivers educational resources to patients, residents, families, and caregivers as deemed necessary or instructed.
• Adheres to the unit and facility policies and presents themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Abides by the established timetable, which requires working on rotating shift patterns, weekends, and holidays.

Completing a nursing program that provides both academic knowledge and clinical experience is a crucial part of becoming RN:

• To qualify for this job, one needs to be a graduate of a basic nursing education program.
• Applicants must hold a minimum of one year's experience in medical or surgical nursing within an acute care or long-term care environment, with a preference for acute/critical care background.
• A steadfast source of transportation is indispensable for this RN role.