Job Description

We offer a $5,000 sign on bonus, night shift pay differential, plus tuition reimbursement! Highly Competitive wages. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Delegates responsibilities for direct care of specific residents according to needs.
• Review and revises resident’s care plans.
• Observes and evaluate transfers of hospital residents.
• Assures that necessary paperwork is completed by the direct care staff.
• Maintains medical record documentation on every resident to assure accuracy and consistency of nursing care provisions.
• Contact physician(s), family members or appropriate individuals in regards to any incidents involving respected resident.
• Supervises nursing assistant on duty at same the time.
• Pass medications as needed.
• Prepare and follow through on providing treatments to residents.
• Call for emergency assistance when appropriate.
• Call Director of Nursing Services for inquiries regarding proper treatment for residents and as needed.
• Assures that nursing staff on the floor are appropriately assigned and that resident care is being done according to nursing policies and procedures.
• Acts as a leader to the nursing staff by teaching, demonstrating as necessary.
• Assists in setting up resident appointment with medical providers.
• Informs the Director of Nursing Services of changes as they occur with staff and residents.
• Understands and abides by facilities emergency procedures.
• Processes physician orders.
• Completes and sends faxes and contacts physicians regarding resident health issues and change in resident conditions.
• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures and educates direct care staff in safe work habits.
• Attends in-service education to maintain their nursing license status.
• Ensures completion of resident and/or employee incident reports and follows up as necessary.
• Monitors and ensures that infection control practices are being followed appropriately.
• Works with other staff members and department heads in a positive manner.

 Non Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in completing physician paperwork after rounds.
• Assists in keeping nursing inventory on the floor at an appropriate level.
• Assists in completing chart audits when necessary.
• Function as the building supervisor when needed.

 Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, residents and others in a professional manner.
• Able to work as a team member with other employees.
• Registered with the State of Minnesota in good standing as a LPN or RN
• Certified in CPR.

Join our Team today!