Registered Nurse - AL

Ebenezer•Edina, MN

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse at York Gardens is responsible for ensuring residents’ safety and health needs are met in a community with 76 Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care apartments. The schedule alternates between Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Week 2 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). The role reports to the Director of Health Services (DHS) and supports the DHS in providing on-call coverage during scheduled times. The RN assesses and documents residents’ health status, coordinates resident health services, oversees medication and treatment administration, and monitors and supports staff. The role also responds to calls concerning residents’ health and safety, coordinates with internal and external providers, and takes appropriate action, which may include providing phone directives or traveling to the community. The RN reports situations requiring additional 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 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 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 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, following 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 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.
Assist and support staff in completing assignments as needed.
Assist the DHS in monitoring and evaluating staff performance.
Schedule and complete supervisory visits.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws.
Assist the DHS with scheduling activities to support efficient and effective staff utilization as needed.
Perform other duties delegated by the DHS.
Support the DHS 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, including phone directives and/or travel to the assisted living community when needed.
Work collaboratively with identified internal and external support providers.
Report to the DHS and/or Executive Director when further follow-up is needed.