Registered Nurse - Andover, United States - AHL Healthcare Group Inc.

Description

AHL HealthCare Group is currently looking to add a Registered Nurse to their Andover Team This position would be Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, but could be flexible.

Location: Andover

Hours of Position: Monday through Friday 8a-4p

Compensation:$31+ DOE

Job Type: Full-Time or Part Time

Job Summary: Performs a variety of professional nursing duties in the care of home care residents, complies with state rules and regulations, and follows established policies and procedures. This position would be based out o

Benefits:

• Group dental and supplement insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based increases
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Rewarding position working with people in a fun, relaxed environment

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing for RN
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of Minnesota.
• Previous RN experience/Assisted Living experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions based upon standard policies and procedures, as well as use good judgment in day-to-day activities.
• Reliability and flexibility are necessary for success in this position.
• This position may include extended time on your feet, lifting, bending and stooping.
• Lifting/transferring requirements vary based on assigned caseload, but must be able to lift loads, which are not normally to exceed 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with general nursing and geriatric nursing practices.
• Possess a desire to work with aged, infirm and disabled persons, and mentally ill.
• Participate in program planning, budgeting and evaluation activities related to the clinical services of the agency.
• Participate in all agency objectives, standards of care, policies, and procedures affecting clinical services.
• Make medical appointments for residents as needed.
• Initiates emergency procedures for residents.
• Review client care plans and offer input regarding best clinical nursing interventions to ensure highest possible client outcomes.
• Assist with start up of services for new residents, hospital transfers and discharges as requested by RN.
• Implement physician orders. Ensure accuracy and promptness in transcribing physician orders.
• Carry out proper charting practices and procedures. Monitor and train other staff on documentation and charting.
• Assemble and operate equipment such as oxygen supplies and other equipment used for resident care.
• Order, sets up and administer medications/injectables accurately.
• Perform arithmetic and follow instructions.
• Monitor resident aide/CNA staff who pass medications
• Responsible for and will assist in orientation and training of all new staff including competency testing of all new staff. Responsible for providing ongoing in-service education for staff.
• Attend required meetings, in-service training and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works cooperatively with other departments.