RN Casual - Registered Nurse

Ebenezer•Fridley, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is hiring a casual Registered Nurse to support resident health and safety at Willows Bend, a senior living community in Fridley, Minnesota. The community provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The position is on call/casual, with day, evening, and overnight shifts available. To maintain casual status, employees must be available for at least three shifts per month, including two weekend shifts, and one holiday shift per year. Weekend hours run from the start of the Friday night shift through the start of the Sunday night shift. The nurse assesses and documents residents’ health, coordinates resident services, manages medication and treatment administration, and supports and monitors staff. The role also supports the Director of Health Services with on-call coverage, staff scheduling, and other delegated duties. On-call response may involve providing phone directives or traveling to the community. Willows Bend has 136 apartment homes and is located near the 694 interchange, the M Health Fairview Fridley Clinic, a bus line, and the Northstar light rail station. The community is managed by Ebenezer, a provider of residential and health care environments since 1917.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training or an associate degree.
Less than one year of previous experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 7.
Current Registered Nurse licensure/registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or proof of enrollment in a BLS class at hire. Certification must be obtained within three weeks of hire and before independent practice.
Availability to work at least three shifts per month, including two weekend shifts, and one holiday shift per year to maintain casual status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One to three years of experience.
Proficiency in Eldermark computer documentation software.
Prior supervisory experience.
Prior experience in home care or an assisted living environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct 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 their responsible parties on appropriate services and placement through education and timely communication.
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 a computerized documentation system.
Communicate changes in resident conditions to medical and other relevant individuals and follow up on health needs.
Coordinate resident health 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 when needed due to changes.
Ensure medi boxes, bubble packs, and/or syringes are filled in accordance with medication orders and changes.
Ensure medication administration procedures are followed, taking appropriate action with staff when issues arise.
Ensure medication and treatment records are accurate and properly signed.
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 staff work within established guidelines.
Interview, train, and orient new employees as directed.
Assist and support staff in completing assignments as needed.
Assist the Director of Health Services in monitoring and evaluating staff performance.
Schedule and complete supervisory visits.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws.
Assist the Director of Health Services with scheduling activities to support efficient and effective staff utilization as needed.
Perform other duties delegated by the Director of Health Services.
Support the Director of Health Services by serving as RN on call during scheduled times.
Answer calls and gather information related to residents’ health and safety.
Take appropriate action in response to situations and work collaboratively with identified internal and external support providers.
Provide phone directives and/or travel to the assisted living community when needed to resolve situations.
Report to the Director of Health Services and/or Executive Director when further follow-up is needed.