Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN (As Needed). Eventide on Eighth Care Center!

Eventide•Moorhead, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide on Eighth Care Center is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN (As Needed). This position offers 12-hour Day Shift (6:30 am- 7:00 pm) or NOC shift (6:30 pm- 7:00 am) availability. The role requires availability to work a minimum of 24 hours each month and includes working two weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) every month. Eventide will reimburse the fee to acquire a border state license upon hire for ND nurses. A $5 an hour NOC shift differential and a $2.00 an hour Weekend shift differential are added to the base wage. Eventide offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for full-time positions, along with a dynamic work culture.

Requirements

Active MN LPN license or ability to obtain upon hire.
Must be available to work a minimum of 24 hours each month.
Required to work two weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) every month.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long Term Care preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews.
Provide individual attention, encouraging each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Observe and follow residents’ plans of care, updating and making appropriate changes whenever necessary.
Administer medications and treatments and monitor both for effectiveness.
Provide direct nursing care to residents whenever necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Comply with rules and regulations as set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
Provide accurate documentation in the residents’ electronic medical records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Assist in orientation/training of new team members.
Report resident needs, problems, and observations regarding residents’ condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
Ensure adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and correct inadequate staffing appropriately.
Monitor the activities and functions of subordinate staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensure that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
Communicate the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
Interact with physicians and other health care facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
Continually update nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Coordinate and participate in resident care conferences and communicate information effectively to families.
Assume responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents’ rights per policy.
Manage electronic timecards daily.
Carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description as occasionally required.