Flex Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Avera • Tyler, MN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves delivering nursing care in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on providing direct resident care, positively impacting patients daily, and contributing to a positive work environment within an organization that practices its mission in daily operations and demonstrates pride by delivering excellent care. The nurse will perform focused nursing assessments, gather and record data, monitor patient conditions, and report changes to the RN or supervising health care provider. They are accountable for assigned patients within established policies and procedures and scope of practice, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice
• One year of RN/LPN experience required upon hire.
• Must work 72 hours in a 6-week schedule (equates to 624 hours annually, not to exceed 1248 hours in a 12-month period)
• Must work 6 weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) per year
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.
• Performs a focused nursing assessment including gathering and recording assessment data, observing, monitoring, and reporting signs, symptoms, and changes in a patient's condition in an ongoing manner to the RN or supervising health care provider.
• Is accountable for all patients assigned in accordance with established policies and procedures and within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
• Practices nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider authorized by the state.
• Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan.
• Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team.
• Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.

Benefits

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree