Registered Nurse: Full or Part-Time Overnight

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services•Winona, MN

4d•$39 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse monitors for and provides quality of life and care to residents in accordance with Good Shepherd Lutheran Services (GSLS) policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and standards of care. This position is located in Rushford, Minnesota, and is available for a full-time or part-time overnight shift. The RN assesses resident health status and needs; administers and monitors medications; performs treatments and clinical skills such as skin treatments, catheterizations, and tube feedings; and provides direct resident care. The RN documents care accurately, plans for resident discharge and ongoing needs, delegates and coordinates care, communicates pertinent information to staff, families, and physicians, and carries out emergency and disaster measures. Other duties within the RN’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 and use of the nursing process.
Oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate clear expectations.
Knowledge of quality improvement and willingness to welcome change to improve.
Demonstrated leadership and supervision ability, including motivating staff and providing positive and negative performance feedback.
Sensitivity to the needs, feelings, and opinions of residents, families, and staff; patience, gentleness, concern, sincerity, warmth, and friendliness.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information.
Integrity, honesty, tact, diplomacy, and professional behavior when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
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 data relevant to resident 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 deliver 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-term and long-term needs; collaborate with the discharge planner when appropriate and assess residents before discharge.
Delegate and collaborate in providing care according to licensure and skill levels, follow up to ensure successful care, and assume responsibility for nursing care and actions for residents on 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.