Registered Nurse (RN) - Mill Street Residence - Flexible Shift Options & Sign on Bonus!

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to clients under the supervision of the Home Care Manager/RN. The Registered Nurse (RN) performs general nursing activities in all phases in managing the care of the home care client. The RN will be delegated only tasks for which their license qualifies them, and they have the education or experience to perform. Documented competencies will be maintained in their personnel file. The RN administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing technique. Is able to collect client monitoring data and consults with the Home Care Manager/RN to assist in implementing care. Monitors Home Care Aides under the direction of the Home Care Manager/RN according to regulation. Provides standard of care in accordance with approved nursing technique and department policy and procedure.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited RN program is required.
Current RN licensure and registration with the MN State Board of Nursing.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or home care agency is required.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are a priority in this position.
Must be able to maintain confidences.
Should possess good intervention techniques, effective communication skills, problem solving and decision-making capabilities, and the ability to solicit cooperation.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Must possess problem sensitivity; ability to interpret assessments to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong and identify the whole problem.
Ability to communicate effectively in dealing with clients, families, nursing staff, and other health professionals.
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards the elderly is essential.
Need to be able to work in close contact with multiple types of personalities.
Must be able to handle multiple priorities in a calm, productive manner.
Some stress is experienced due to changing client acuity and spontaneous reactions to situations as they arise.
The dynamics of working closely with client, client's family, physician, other members of the home care team, interdepartmental personnel, and the public facilitates a stressful environment.
The nurse must display social sensitivity acting suitably in all situations and adjusting behavior to fit the occasion and interpret how others are feeling.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
Must attend the work site per schedule.

Nice To Haves

Home health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to clients under the supervision of the Home Care Manager/RN.
Perform general nursing activities in all phases of managing the care of the home care client.
Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing technique.
Collect client monitoring data and consult with the Home Care Manager/RN to assist in implementing care.
Monitor Home Care Aides under the direction of the Home Care Manager/RN according to regulation.
Provide standard of care in accordance with approved nursing technique and department policy and procedure.