RN- Registered Nurse

Ebenezer•Burnsville, MN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is looking for a RN - Registered Nurse to join their TCU team at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, MN. This nursing position utilizes the nursing process to deliver individualized resident care, and delegates, directs, and monitors nursing care delivered. The role demonstrates sound clinical skills through problem solving and decision making. The transitional care unit nurse schedule includes casual hours and a flexible schedule. Ebenezer Ridges Care Center offers a full continuum of care campus including Transitional Care, Adult Day Programs, Intergenerational Child Care, Long Term Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. It is located across the street from Fairview Ridges Hospital at the I-35E and I-35W split in Burnsville, MN. The mission is to help seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives.

Requirements

Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree – Registered Nurse
less than 1 year nursing experience
Registered Nurse Minnesota
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider - BLS Instructor

Nice To Haves

1 year nursing experience
less than 1 year TCU LPN/RN preferred six months previous experience

Responsibilities

Monitors personal cares provided to assure consistency with each individual plan of care.
Observes and monitors cares given by nursing staff through daily rounds.
Assures that NARs are completing assignments/documentation. Redirect NAR if cares are not being done according to assignment.
Delegates job duties to the nursing assistants within their scope of practice.
Gives feedback to RN Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager regarding LPN, NAR performance and provides necessary documentation upon request.
Elevates concerns about staff performance, duty refusals to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or/and Director of Nursing
Reports problematic areas to RN Charge, Nurse Manager with suggested solutions.
Attends mandatory, annual and any other educational opportunities on and off site.
Answers call lights.
Answers the telephone.
Participates in completing audits as assigned.
Assists with appointments, transportation, and patient transfer to the ED.
Monitors mealtimes to assure that: a) appropriate staff coverage and assistance is given, and b) proper diets are served in a timely manner.
Serves as contact with families and outside health care providers.
Active in admission and discharge process.
Contacts the physician/family on a timely basis when indicated and documents the outcome.