Registered Nurse - RN

Ebenezer•Plymouth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amira Choice of Plymouth, opened in 2018, is an Ebenezer senior living community in Plymouth, Minnesota. The community offers 94 units of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and care suites. Managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s largest senior living operator, it provides care through a team focused on healing, discovery, education, and longer, healthier, more meaningful lives. The Registered Nurse works 72 hours per two weeks on a day-shift schedule, with hours of either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The schedule includes alternating weekends and holiday rotation. The RN assesses resident health, maintains clinical documentation, coordinates health services, oversees medication and treatment administration, and supports and monitors staff. The role also supports the Director of Health Services (DHS), including serving as RN on call during scheduled times and responding to resident health and safety concerns.

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 health 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 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 appropriately.
Coordinate 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 support 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 supplies such as medi boxes, bubble packs, and syringes are filled according to orders and changes for administration by designated staff.
Ensure medication administration procedures are followed and take appropriate action to address staff 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, assign, and 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 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 that support efficient and effective staff utilization as needed.
Perform other duties delegated by the DHS.
Support the DHS by acting 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, which may include providing phone directives and/or traveling to the assisted living community.
Collaborate with identified internal and external support providers.
Report to the DHS and/or Executive Director when further follow-up is needed.