Rn Jobs in St Cloud

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
• Hold a current, unencumbered, active RN license in the applicable state and maintain good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospective residents, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
• Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospective residents, residents, and families.
• Execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.
• Meet the physical demands of walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care and assisted living facilities.
• Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
• Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care providers as needed and assign nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
• Address resident and family issues and report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys as requested by management and carry out clinical programs as directed.
• Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe care plans, reflecting resident needs, goals, approaches, revisions, and new provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care providers regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes.
• Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and required follow-up.
• Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by health care providers and in accordance with facility procedures.
• Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Provide written and oral shift reports to nursing management concerning resident condition changes and other shift activities.
• Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and required medical record documentation, ensuring documentation is clinically accurate.
• Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
• Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other records to the supervisor.
• Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed; report concerns to the supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and resident care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
• Notify attending health care practitioners and families of changes in resident condition.
• Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
• Prepare and administer medications ordered by health care providers.
• Monitor floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment and report supply needs to the supervisor.
• Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, and report concerns.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
• Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
• Review complaints and grievances and work with the Director of Nursing on action plans and resolution.
• Make protective equipment available to staff and maintain nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stock on the premises.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits centered on the employee