Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Night Shift (NOC) - Eventide on Eighth Care Center!

Eventide•Moorhead, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide on Eighth Care Center is currently seeking an LPN to work the full-time night shifts. This position involves set 12-hour shifts (6:30 pm- 7:00 am) with every third holiday rotation. Eventide offers reimbursement for the fee to obtain 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 provides 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. The Charge Nurse is responsible for ensuring the highest degree of nursing care is provided in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Eventide's philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Active MN LPN license or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long Term Care preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assesses residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews continuously.
Provides individual attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Observes and follows the residents’ plans of care, updating and making appropriate changes as needed.
Administers medications and treatments and monitors both for effectiveness.
Provides direct nursing care to residents as needed, in accordance with established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Complies with rules and regulations as set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services.
Provides accurate documentation in the residents’ electronic medical records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Assists in orientation/training of new team members.
Reports resident needs, problems, and observations regarding residents’ condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
Ensures adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and corrects inadequate staffing appropriately.
Monitors the activities and functions of subordinate staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
Provides information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
Communicates the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
Interacts with physicians and other health care facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Coordinates and participates in resident care conferences and communicates information effectively to families.
Assumes responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents’ rights per policy.
Manages electronic timecards daily.
May be occasionally required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.