Registered Nurse: Full or Part-Time Overnight

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services•Rushford, MN

4d•$39 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse monitors and provides residents with quality of life and care in accordance with GSLS policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and standards of care. This role is for a full- or part-time overnight shift in Rushford, Minnesota, with a starting hourly wage of $39.14–$40.42. The nurse assesses resident health status and needs, administers and monitors medications, performs treatments and clinical care, maintains accurate documentation, and plans for resident discharges and ongoing care needs. The role also involves delegating and coordinating care, communicating pertinent information with staff, families, and physicians, and carrying out emergency and disaster measures. Other duties within the nurse’s scope of practice may be assigned by the Team Leader.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
Current, active RN nursing licensure in good standing in the State of Minnesota.
CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Broad and current knowledge of nursing, including gerontological nursing and related areas such as rehabilitation and mental health.
Knowledge and skill in physical assessment techniques.
Knowledge and skill in using the nursing process.
Oral and written English communication skills, including communicating clear expectations.
Knowledge of quality improvement and willingness to embrace change to improve.
Demonstrated leadership and supervision ability, including motivating staff and providing positive and negative performance feedback.
Sensitivity, patience, gentleness, concern, sincerity, warmth, and friendliness when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information.
Integrity, honesty, tact, diplomacy, and professional behavior.
Neat and well-groomed appearance.
Careful and economical use of property, supplies, and time.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience with geriatrics, long-term care, and/or rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Assess, interpret, record, and communicate information relevant to resident health status and care using the nursing process.
Administer medications appropriately based on each resident’s status, diagnoses, and medication regimen; observe, document, and report resident responses.
Perform skin treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, and other treatments and care as needed.
Implement health care measures and provide direct resident care to meet resident needs.
Document professionally, accurately, and completely according to current standards and GSLS policies and procedures.
Plan for resident discharge and anticipated short- and long-term needs; collaborate with the discharge planner when appropriate and assess residents before discharge.
Delegate and collaborate in resident care according to licensure and skill levels, follow up on care, and assume responsibility for nursing care and actions during the assigned shift.
Coordinate and direct resident care appropriately and professionally.
Communicate pertinent resident information to appropriate staff, family members, and physicians.
Carry out first aid, emergency, and disaster measures according to policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Perform other duties within the scope of practice as directed by the Team Leader.