Registered Nurse (RN)

Company Description

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

Apply today at www.oslnh.com/employment

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, Inc. (OSLNH) is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed long-term care facility with a 12-bed memory care unit, proudly managed by Native American Health Management (NAHM). Oversight of the facility is provided by a dedicated three-person Board of Directors.

Located in Nebraska, OSLNH is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional elder care in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion, while honoring the rich culture and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

💙 Our Mission

To provide a continuum of excellent care and service to the aging in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion — honoring the culture, values, and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

🩺 Our Commitment

Our primary goal is to help every resident reach and maintain their highest level of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We encourage self-sufficiency, growth, and engagement — supporting residents as they continue to live meaningful, purpose-filled lives.

Working in long-term care is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and our staff takes pride in providing the best possible care through teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence.

🌟 What We Offer

• Competitive Starting Wage

• Day & Night Shift Differentials

• Excellent Benefits Package

• 401(k) Plan with 4% Employer Match

• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• Dental (DELTA) and Vision (VSP) Coverage

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• AFLAC Supplemental Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling

• Referral Program

❤️ Join Our Team

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of elders and want to be part of a caring, community-centered team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now at www.oslnh.com/employment

Job Description

Purpose of Your Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) assists the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department to ensure the highest level of resident care. This role upholds compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting excellence in care delivery through leadership, clinical skill, and teamwork.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

🩺 Nursing Care Functions

• Conduct rounds with physicians as needed to assess and support resident care.

• Perform daily rounds to monitor resident well-being and ensure nursing needs are met.

• Oversee medication passes and treatment schedules for accuracy and timeliness.

• Report medication errors or irregularities to the Director of Nursing immediately.

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical oversight as required.

🧼 Safety and Sanitation

• Monitor nursing staff to ensure adherence to established safety and infection control standards.

• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in all resident care and nursing work areas.

• Ensure treatment rooms, medication prep areas, and resident rooms meet health and safety requirements.

⚙️ Equipment and Supply Management

• Ensure adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, and equipment at all times.

• Report supply shortages or equipment issues promptly to the Director of Nursing.

• Maintain organized and secure storage for all nursing materials and medications.

📋 Care Planning and Assessment

• Participate in the development and review of individualized resident care plans.

• Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS completion, RAPs, and care plan updates.

• Encourage residents and family members to actively participate in care planning and review.

• Ensure nursing staff are familiar with and follow each resident’s care plan.

• Regularly review nurses’ notes to verify care plan compliance and update documentation as needed.

• Foster a collaborative, team-based approach to comprehensive resident care.

🕊️ Resident Rights

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all resident care information.

• Ensure residents are treated with fairness, dignity, and compassio