Registered - RN

Ebenezer•Baxter, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Lakes Senior Living, managed by Ebenezer, provides Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a 68-unit community in Baxter, Minnesota. The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring residents’ safety and health needs are met. The role performs and documents resident assessments, coordinates resident health services, oversees medication and treatment administration, and supports and monitors staff. The RN also supports the Director of Health Services (DHS) with on-call responsibilities during scheduled times, responding to calls about residents’ health and safety and taking appropriate action, which may include phone directives or traveling to the community. The schedule is 64 hours per two-week period, with day shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every third weekend. Required qualifications include an associate degree in nursing, less than one year of nursing experience, an active Minnesota RN license, and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. A BSN, one year of nursing experience, prior supervisory experience, and prior home care or assisted living experience are preferred.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Less than one year of nursing experience.
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing resident health assessments in accordance with Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and the Nurse Practice Act, including assessments every 90 days.
Collaborate with residents and/or responsible parties through education and timely communication to support appropriate services and placement.
Ensure residents have current service agreements at admission, when services change, and annually.
Develop, maintain, and implement individual emergency plans based on residents’ health status and advance care planning documents, including POLST.
Maintain clinical charts and progress notes using the computerized documentation system.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions to medical and other relevant individuals and follow up on health needs.
Coordinate services with internal and external providers.
Ensure physician orders are signed and implemented in accordance with applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations.
Work with residents and/or representatives to ensure appropriate services and funding.
Manage and oversee medication and treatment administration.
Ensure medications and supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
Ensure medication and treatment practitioner orders are renewed at least annually and as needed when medications or treatments change.
Ensure medication boxes, bubble packs, and/or syringes are filled according to medication orders and changes for administration by designated staff.
Ensure medication administration procedures are followed and take appropriate action with staff regarding problems or issues.
Ensure medication and treatment records are accurate, including administration documentation and required signatures.
Monitor the work and performance of licensed and unlicensed staff; meet with staff to coordinate care and address care issues.
Plan and assign or delegate work to staff within established guidelines.
Interview, train, and orient new employees as directed; support staff in completing assignments as needed.
Assist the DHS in monitoring and evaluating staff performance and in scheduling activities that support efficient staff utilization.
Schedule and complete supervisory visits.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws.
Perform other duties delegated by the DHS.
Support the DHS by acting as RN on call during scheduled times; answer calls about residents’ health and safety, gather information, take appropriate action, collaborate with internal and external support providers, and report when further follow-up is needed.