Registered Nurse (RN)

Description Starting Wage: $38-$47 per hour and increases with years of experience. RNs working a permanent Evening or Overnight position will receive an additional shift differential of $2.00 per hour if signed on as a straight night nurse. Benefits: BCBS MN Health Insurance - competitive premium rates! Company Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Policies Hospital Confinement, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances MetLife Dental and Vision 401k Benefits. Available immediately upon hire. Employee eligible to receive up to a 5% match after one year of employment. (Must be 21 Years Old) Accrued Paid Time Off Rotating Holiday Schedule Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Responsibilities: PUBLIC RELATIONS: Completes Marketing duties as assigned by the Administrator. Maintains good relations with physicians, clinics, social worker, etc. Understands that she/he represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner. Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and her/his role in providing the highest level of customer service. RESIDENTS: Reports Vulnerable Adult issues to the County and Ombudsman as needed. Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reported for vulnerable adults. Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality. OPERATIONS: Works as a team member and assists with implementation and continuing evaluation of resident's plan of care, emphasizing rehabilitative nursing and restoration of the resident to his/her full potential for living. Coordinate, supervise and administrate total nursing activities throughout the facility. Monitor Quality Indicators in conjunction with other nursing management staff. Comply with facility policies and procedures. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team as appropriate. Comply with state and federal regulations. Work with the Medicare/PPS system. Oversee the delivery of care throughout the evening shift. Observes and records symptoms, reactions and changes in residents condition including general physical and mental condition and reports findings to Infection Preventionist. Assists in providing emotional and physical comfort and safety for residents. Prepares and cares for equipment and supplies with an understanding of principles and methods of handling sterile material. Is responsible for following instructions issued by the Director of Nursing for adhering to established facility routines and policies and procedures. Has complete understanding of basis of infection control and universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies. Maintains good housekeeping standards in all areas. Adheres to all safety measures and conveys positive attitude toward safety of self, residents, coworkers, equipment and supplies. Able to control negative emotions and provide care in a therapeutic manner. Attends appropriate in-services, facility education programs and staff meetings. Has working knowledge of fire regulations and disaster procedures according to facility policies and procedures. Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Utilizes computerized medical record effectively. Utilizes wireless call system effectively. Assist and intervene emergency situations. Demonstrates or models facility core values of: Integrity, Commitment, Attitude, Respect, and Enthusiasm. BUDGET: Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours. Participate in the control of cost-effective services that include proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective, efficient organization of resident care duties. BUILDING: Monitors the facility for general safety throughout the evening shift. Reports safety and environment hazards. Responsible for maintaining work areas and department in a neat and clean manner. Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills. Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility and participates in these plans and procedures during drills and actual events. Responsible for reporting the need for repairs using the Maintenance Order form. EMPLOYEES: Monitors Nursing Assistant work performance in providing direct resident care. If nursing assistant is not performing according to facility standards will act as coach/trainer to assist in assuring compliance with written policies and procedures. Should coaching assistance be unsuccessful, the LPN will report findings to the supervising RN. Ensures proper documentation is provided for inclusion in each employee's personnel file. Make staff replacement calls as necessary. Monitor and work with staff regarding resident incidents. Be a resource for staff. Provides direct and indirect supervision for all employees on the evening shift. Direct, counsel and discipline nursing staff as necessary regarding job performance. Participates in the orientation of new employees as needed. Identify staffing needs and communicate to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. Promotes and participates in staff teaching as necessary. Complete performance appraisals at least annually or more often as necessary on nursing personnel on the shift. Completes staff performance appraisals according to facility policy. Wears Name Tag at all times. Reports to work on time each day. Requirements Job Qualifications: Current MN License as a Registered Nurse Preference given for experience in a geriatric long-term care setting. Work effectively with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and ability to lead a group of people in completing tasks. Knowledge of standards of nursing practice and awareness of standards for compliance with state and federal regulations. Required to complete Drug screen and TB test upon employment. Required to complete DHS background study upon employment.