RN, Residential

Newport Healthcare•Maple Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Nurse will play a vital role in assessing and monitoring the daily functioning of residents, while also assisting in symptom management to ensure optimal care and support.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of nursing practices, which can be gained only through an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure as an RN with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing is required.
Requires knowledge of nursing practices
Must have critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability
Ability to communicate and make safe judgment calls in stressful situations.
Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word
Be oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences and in age appropriate care
Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon resident admission and facilitate necessary discharge planning within residential programs.
Track and communicate essential medical information effectively, both verbally and through written documentation.
Assist in coordinating and scheduling medical appointments for residents.
Oversee medication-related responsibilities, including reviewing medication administration, obtaining informed consent, providing medication education to residents, families, and staff, and reviewing the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Collaborate with the entire residential team to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for clients.
Build therapeutic rapport with clients and offer basic counseling support.
Assist clients in practicing daily living skills and provide crisis intervention, including de-escalation techniques and safety holds.
Engage in treatment planning for clients by observing behaviors, implementing therapeutic interventions, and providing feedback on client progress.
Offer leadership and consultation to the residential team by participating in the administrator on-call rotation, which may involve varying hours of availability.
Provide guidance to other administrators on-call regarding medical or medication-related issues as necessary.
Demonstrate psychological insight and self-awareness in understanding client behaviors and interventions, and actively seek supervision and consultation regarding the challenges and demands of the residential RN role.