Long Term Care RN
PorchLight Services·Haakon County, South Dakota
PorchLight Services·Haakon County, South Dakota
The LTC nurse is responsible for managing quality of care, administering medications, and advocating for patient outcomes. They supervise nursing assistants and coordinate with the MDS Coordinator and DON to update resident care levels.
Responsible for achieving positive patient outcomes and managing quality of care across the continuum of care. The LTC nurse will primarily serve as an advocate for our patients.
WORK SCHEDULE 6am - 6 pm or flexible schedule
Pass medications and provide medical treatments by the president’s plan of care.
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
Direct or supervises nursing assistants to ensure compliance with plan of care.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Accurate chart care provided and supported other staff in doing the same.
Communicate changes in resident(s) level of care to the MDS Coordinator or DON.
Discuss illnesses and treatments with patients and family members.
Finds opportunities for improvement in processes and aids in the achievement of process improvement.
Attends team and committee meetings as assigned.
Respects the rights and property and privacy of others.
Maintains confidentiality of system and hospital business and affairs and its patient’s, employees, and medical staff’s records and information always.
Presents a positive image through professional mannerisms, dress, conduct and attitude.
Ongoing monitoring of high-risk patients with select conditions (congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.) Manages multiple projects, adjusting priorities as necessary to focus on high-risk, quality or safety issues.
Multidisciplinary case conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: A registered nurse with a current license in South Dakota is needed, BSN is preferred. Self-directed. Current BLS certification Must be able to communicate effectively with providers and all levels of Philip Health Services, Inc. staff.
Experience with computerized health information systems is needed. Knowledge of Point Click Care (PCC) is strongly preferred. Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Health/Vision/Dental Insurance Life insurance for employee and family Personal time off Wellness program membership Free gym membership
Market context
In South Dakota, nursing support roles such as CNA and Medication Aide positions are often sought in long-term care and related facility settings, where dependable staffing is important. Competition can center on active certifications, comfort with hands-on care, and experience in similar environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and if you apply, emphasize your certifications and any facility-based experience.
