RN OR LPN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Rochester, MN

6d•$34 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Rehabilitation & Living Center, part of Volunteers of America National Services, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care in accordance with state and local laws, professional guidelines, agency policies, and the policies of the institution. The role provides nursing care under the direction of an RN and applies knowledge of psychological, biological, and social sciences. The nurse supports resident care providers, reports suspected abuse or neglect, completes admission and ongoing assessments, administers medications, performs treatments as needed, and ensures awareness of residents’ DNR status. The role also maintains resident charts and care plans, transcribes physician notes and orders accurately, monitors resident status, communicates with caregivers and the care team, and handles calls about non-delegated tasks that should be reported to an RN. The position is full-time on the day shift, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., following the listed three-week rotation. Additional shifts may be selected to earn overtime. The posting prefers at least two years of SNF/TCU experience. The salary range is $34.00–$39.00 for an LPN or $40.00–$45.50 for an RN.

Requirements

Active licensure as an LPN or RN in Minnesota.
Effective communication skills with staff, families, and outside agencies.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Customer-service orientation and knowledge of successful customer-service techniques.
Ability to understand residents’ charts, physicians’ orders, plans of care, and medication orders.
Ability to effectively gather clinical data regarding resident status and condition.
Ability to use computers and other electronic devices for timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of SNF/TCU experience.

Responsibilities

Support training of all care providers.
Immediately report any suspected abuse or neglect.
Complete resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
Pass medications and complete treatments as needed.
Ensure awareness of residents’ DNR status and provide education about it.
Keep residents’ charts and care plans updated.
Accurately transcribe physicians’ notes and orders.
Role-model appropriate conduct for caregivers and communicate positively.
Observe and listen to reports and attend nursing and team meetings.
Confirm personnel are correctly assigned based on census and care needs.
Take calls about non-delegated tasks and understand which matters should be reported to an RN.
Gather clinical data regarding residents’ status and condition.