Contracted Registered Nurse (RN)

Beacon Healthcare Group is seeking Contracted Registered Nurse (RN) to care for the residents in our Harrisonville, MO location. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, cool-tempered, and will have experience in providing diverse basic care to those who need it. You will work under the supervision of an RN or Doctor. Our goal is to promote patient wellness by providing the highest quality of nursing care in the area. This role is as rewarding as it is demanding, but if you bring the passion, we’ll bring the paycheck.

Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation is part of the Beacon Healthcare Group Family of Homes. We are committed to our most important asset, our employees. Our company culture fosters a true family-like environment, and we demonstrate our appreciation through competitive salaries, company incentives, continued education, and promoting the positivity needed to succeed in the challenging yet rewarding healthcare industry. Working at Harrisonville means you'll be joining a dedicated team of health professionals in an innovative, inclusive, fun, and growth-oriented setting.

 Responsibilities

• Record patients’ medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions
• Direct staff as necessary

Skills

• Proven experience as RN 
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work with a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of RN license program is a must
• BLS certification preferred
• A true passion for caring for the elderly

* 8 week renewable contract with no benefits