Registered Nurse - RN (Will Consider New Grads!)

Ebenezer•Saint Louis Park, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TowerLight Senior Living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure the safety and health needs of residents are met. This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care Suites. The RN will be responsible for resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff supervision, working collaboratively with residents, families, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing
less than 1 year nursing experience
MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Nursing
1 year nursing experience
Prior supervisory experience
Prior experience in home care or assisted living environment

Responsibilities

Maintains current assessment and documentation of resident health status, including initial and on-going assessments per Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and Nurse Practice Act, ensuring assessments are completed every 90 days.
Works with resident and/or responsible party through collaboration, education, and timely communication to ensure appropriate service and placement.
Assures that resident has an up-to-date service agreement at time of admission, with any changes in services and annually.
Develops, maintains, and implements individual emergency plans based on health status and Advance Care Planning documents, including POLST.
Maintains clinical charts and progress notes using computerized documentation system.
Communicates changes in resident conditions to medical and other relevant individuals and performs the appropriate follow-up to health needs.
Facilitates coordination of services with internal and external providers.
Assures that all physician orders are signed and implemented per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations.
Works with resident and/or representative(s) to assure delivery of appropriate services and funding.
Assures medications and supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
Assures medication and treatment practitioner orders are renewed at least annually and as necessary when there is a change in medication and/or treatment, following Minnesota Assisted Living regulations.
Assures medi boxes, bubble packs, and/or syringes are filled per medication orders/changes for medication administration by designated staff.
Assures that all medication administration procedures are correctly followed and takes appropriate action with staff regarding any problems or issues.
Assures accuracy of medication and treatment records, including documentation of administration and appropriate signatures.
Monitors work and performance of licensed and unlicensed staff, meeting with staff to coordinate care and address care issues.
Plans and assigns/delegates work to staff within established guidelines.
Interviews, trains, and orients new employees as directed.
Assists and supports staff to complete assignments as needed.
Assists Director of Health Services (DHS) in monitoring and evaluation of staff performance.
Assists DHS in scheduling activities that support efficient and effective utilization of staff as needed.
Schedules and completes Supervisory Visits.
Complies with Federal, State and Local Laws.
Supports DHS to act as RN on call during scheduled times.
Answers calls and gathers information related to assisted living community residents' health and safety.
Works collaboratively with identified internal and external support providers, which may require phone directives and/or traveling to the assisted living community to resolve the situation.
Reports to the DHS and/or Executive Director if further follow-up is needed.
Performs any other duties as delegated by Director of Health Services.