🌿 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

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 compassion at all times.

• Support and educate staff regarding residents’ rights and responsibilities, including the right to refuse treatment.

• Investigate and report resident complaints, grievances, or abuse allegations in accordance with facility policy.

• Maintain written records of all complaints, actions taken, and outcomes.

• Communicate advance directive policies and procedures to residents and families as needed.

⚖️ Working Conditions

• Requires intermittent sitting, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the workday.

• Frequent interaction with residents, family members, staff, and outside agencies.

• May involve exposure to infectious materials, diseases, and environmental conditions.

• Must manage interruptions and emotionally challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Works beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary to meet resident needs.

Education & Licensure

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must hold a current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nebraska. (or Compact State)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to guide and support nursing staff.

• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, medical procedures, and state/federal long-term care regulations.

• Skilled in planning, organizing, and implementing care programs and nursing objectives.

• Ability to make independent decisions and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.

• Professional, tactful, and respectful when interacting with residents, families, staff, and the public.

• Compassionate and patient, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to resident care.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and incorporate new nursing methods and best practices.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

(With or without reasonable accommodation)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Ability to communicate clearly in both spoken and written English.

• Must be able to manage the physical, emotional, and mental demands of the position.

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds safely.

• Must be able to assist residents in emergency evacuations when needed.

• Able to see and hear (with or without prosthetics) to perform essential job duties.

• Must be able to work effectively with elderly, ill, disabled, or emotionally upset individuals.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.