Registered Nurse - Assisted Living /Memory Care

Ebenezer•Oakdale, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse at Oak Meadows, an assisted living and memory care community in Oakdale, Minnesota, is responsible for ensuring residents’ safety and health needs are met. The RN is supported by the Director of Health Services (DHS) RN, resident assistants, and interdisciplinary teams. This part-time role is scheduled for 32 hours every two weeks, on days, including every other weekend, and is eligible for partial benefits. The RN assesses residents, maintains clinical documentation, collaborates with residents and responsible parties on services and placement, and coordinates resident health services with internal and external providers. The role oversees medication and treatment administration and records, monitors and supports staff, and assists the DHS with staffing, supervision, and other assigned duties. During scheduled on-call periods, the RN responds to calls about resident health and safety, takes appropriate action, collaborates with support providers, and reports any need for further follow-up to the DHS and/or Executive Director.

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 assessments under applicable 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 a computerized documentation system.
Communicate changes in resident condition to medical and other relevant individuals and follow up appropriately.
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 their representatives to support appropriate service delivery 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 necessary due to changes, in accordance with Minnesota Assisted Living regulations.
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 when problems or issues arise.
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.
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 DHS with scheduling activities that support efficient and effective staff utilization as needed.
Perform other duties delegated by the Director of Health Services.
Support the DHS by serving as RN on call during scheduled times.
Answer calls and gather information related to assisted living residents’ health and safety.
Take appropriate action in response to on-call situations, collaborating with identified internal and external support providers; actions may include phone directives and/or travel to the community.
Report to the DHS and/or Executive Director when further follow-up is needed.