Registered Nurse - Minneapolis, United States - A Helping Hand Senior Care Services LLC

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionREPORTS TO: Clinical Nurse Supervisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to assisted living residents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides an admission assessment for new residents:

Completes all admission paperwork in a timely manner
Prepares a service plan for each resident with input from the resident and/or designated representative
Orients direct care staff to the service plan
Obtains physician orders, as appropriate
Obtains needed equipment, supplies and medications for residents

1. Appropriately updates the assessment and physician orders
2. Delegates activities to the Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses as appropriate according to nursing judgment and state regulations
3. Provides supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state assisted living licensure regulations
4. Reviews and updates the service plan to assure that it is current and accurate
5. Completes discharges and transfers for residents when needed
6. Establishes and implements medication management for residents based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute
7. Documents as indicated in clinical record
8. Responds to clinical problems as identified by the staff in the facility
9. Communicates with families, resident representative(s), case managers and other health care providers regarding the residents when indicated
10. Provides direct nursing care and interventions for residents with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability, those with complex equipment needs and those requiring complex nursing care
11. Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record
12. Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:
    
    1. Body mechanics
13. 1. Falls prevention
14. 1. Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
15. 1. Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
16. 1. Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
17. 1. Knowledge of emergency procedures
18. 1. Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Licensed Assisted Living Director on the day of occurrence
19. Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team
20. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and employees

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Registered Nurse
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1. Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the resident and family
2. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance
4. Participates in team meetings
5. Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations
6. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Assisted Living Director
7. Adheres to all agency policies

EXPERIENCE/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota
Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
Able to function independently
Good health status and emotional stability
Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Occasionally means 1-2 hours of an 8 hour workday, frequently means 2.5 to 5.5 hours of an 8 hour workday and continually means 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday)

Sit Frequently
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Bend/Stoop Occasionally
Squat Occasionally
Crawl Occasionally
Reach above shoulder Frequently
Reach below shoulder level Frequently
Lift, Carry, Push, Pull
Maximum 50 lbs. Frequently
Over 50 lbs. Occasionally

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Registered Nurse
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Involves being:
Inside Continually
Outside Occasionally

Exposed to temperatures of:
32 degrees F and less Occasionally
100 degrees F and more Occasionally
Wet and humid conditions Occasionally
Noise, vibration Occasionally

HAZARDS/EXPOSURE:

Infectious wastes Continually
Toxic chemicals Occasionally
Needles/Body fluids Continually
Radiation Never
Chemotherapeutics Never
Mechanical Hazards-Driving Occasionally
Qualifications

• Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Valid drivers license
• First aid/CPR certification required