RN / LPN | Part-Time at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Lutheran Home is hiring part-time Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our nursing team. Guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, our team provides nursing care across our health center, which includes long-term care, a rehab-to-home unit, and a memory care unit. Serving the community since 1972, The Lutheran Home strives to maintain a compassionate environment focused on teamwork, professionalism, and person-centered care.

Scheduling Options:

• Part-time scheduling may include weekday and weekend shifts.
• Most shifts are 12 hours. Some 4-hour morning and evening shifts may also be available.
• Available shifts and schedules are based on staffing needs.

Shifts Differentials:

• Night shift differential available
• Weekend shift differential available for both day and night shifts

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders, Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and Lutheran Home policies
• Receive and provide shift report, ensuring accurate communication of resident status and care needs
• Verify narcotic and controlled medication counts with the oncoming/off-going nurse per facility policy
• Give daily report/ instruction and completes assignment sheet for nursing assistants
• Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure residents are receiving proper diet and assistance as necessary
• Complete comprehensive resident assessments and document findings accurately
• Administer and document medications, treatments, and all resident care provided
• Perform admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation
• Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition to physicians, families, and nursing leadership
• Obtain and carry out physician orders and updates to treatment plans as needed
• Educate residents and families regarding medications, disease processes, diet, safety, and other care needs as appropriate
• Respond to changes in condition or emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, including life-saving measures when required
• Listen to and address resident or family concerns, escalating issues to supervisory staff as needed

Requirements:

• Current, valid Missouri RN or LPN license
• Previous long-term care experience is helpful but not required
• Current CPR certification required

About the Lutheran Home: Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.