Full Time RN Day Shift-Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC•Eagan, MN

6d•$38 - $42

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable health care regulations. The RN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in providing direct resident care and support functions, while ensuring resident care follows facility policies, procedures, care plans, service plans, and health care provider orders. This role supports residents in an assisted living and long-term care setting. Responsibilities include conducting nursing functions and rounds, coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, care planning, medications, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and clinical documentation. The RN communicates with residents, families, health care providers, supervisors, and staff; reports changes in resident condition; and helps address staff performance, complaints, safety, sanitation, and supply needs. The position is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., averages 70 hours per pay period, and includes on-call responsibility every other week. The RN may also be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, as well as walking long distances, extended standing, repetitive physical activity, and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds at times.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active RN license in the applicable state and maintain good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospective residents, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospective residents, residents, and families.
Be able to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and use general computer skills.
Meet physical demands that include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to work in conditions with potential or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers as needed and use nursing personnel qualifications according to residents' care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and family members and report significant matters to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Carry out clinical programs as directed, such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, or admissions programs.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care plans and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans, reflecting resident goals, problems, approaches, nursing needs, and new provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, and laboratory information; arrange follow-up and implementation.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by health care providers and according to procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management about changes in resident condition and shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical record documentation, ensuring clinical accuracy.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, and other matters to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed; report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet residents upon admission.
Notify the attending health care practitioner and family when a resident's condition changes.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Monitor floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment; report needs to the supervisor and help ensure adequate stock is maintained.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, reporting concerns to the supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure staff perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Review complaints and grievances and work with the Director of Nursing on plans of action and resolution.
Ensure protective equipment is available to staff.
Maintain nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and help maintain adequate stocks.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents and families through the Platinum Service® program.