Float RN - Registered Nurse

Float Registered Nurse - RN

Ebenezer is looking for a Float Registered Nurse - RN to join our corporate float nursing team with the Ebenezer corporate office! This position floats to assigned Ebenezer Assisted Living communities to provide RN services and support.

This Float nursing schedule includes:

• On Call/Casual
• Day, Evening and Overnight (NOC) shifts available
• To maintain Casual status, employees must be willing to be available to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month (two shifts must be weekend shifts) and one (1) Holiday shift per year. The weekend starts with the beginning of the night shift on Friday and ends with the beginning of the night shift on Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Maintains current assessment and documentation of resident health status.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments per the applicable Minnesota home care regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Ensures RN Assessment is completed at least once per year and when there is a change in health condition.
• Works with resident and/or responsible party through collaboration, education and timely communication to ensure appropriate service and placement.
• Assures that tenants/residents have up-to-date service agreements and care plans. Implements service agreements with new tenant/residents. Reviews and updates service agreements at least once per year and more frequently when there is a change in service needs.
• Develops, maintains, and implements individual emergency plans based on health status and Advance Care Planning documents, including POLST.
• Maintains clinical charts and progress notes using computerized documentation system.
• Communicates changes in tenant/resident conditions to medical and other relevant individuals.
• Coordinates resident health services.
• Facilitates coordination of services with internal and external providers.
• Assures that all physician orders are signed and implemented per the applicable Minnesota home care regulations.
• Works with resident and/or representative(s) to assure delivery of appropriate services and funding.
• Manages and oversees medication and treatment administration.
• Assures medications and supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Assures medication and treatment practitioner orders are renewed at least annually and as necessary when there is change in medication and/or treatment. Minnesota home care regulations will be followed in obtaining and implementing practitioner orders.
• Assures mediboxes, bubble packs, and/or syringes are filled per medication orders/changes for medication administration by designated staff.
• Assures that all medication administration procedures are correctly followed. Takes appropriate action with staff regarding any problems or issues.
• Assures accuracy of medication and treatment records, including documentation of administration and appropriate signatures.
• Monitors work and performance of licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Meets with staff to coordinate care and address care issues.
• Plans and assigns/delegates work to staff within established guidelines.
• Interviews, trains, and orients new employees as directed.
• Assists and supports staff to complete assignments as needed.
• Assists Director of Health Services (DHS) in monitoring and evaluation of staff performance.
• Schedules and completes Supervisory Visits.
• Complies with Federal, State and Local Laws.
• Assists DHS in scheduling activities that support efficient and effective utilization of staff as needed.
• Performs any other duties as delegated by Director of Health Services.
• Support RN to act as on call during scheduled times.
• Answers calls and gathers information related to assisted living community residents health and safety.
• Takes action as appropriate to the situation.
• Work collaboratively with identified internal and external support providers.
• Actions taken may require phone directives and/or traveling to the assisted living community to resolve the situation.
• Reports to the DHS and/or Executive Director if further follow up is needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in Assisted Living as a Staff Nurse
• RN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows -AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Instructor. American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. Nursing
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience in home care or assisted living environment

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer

This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status