Registered Nurse (RN)- Assisted Living

Job Description

Job Description

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!

• Free Single Medical Insurance

• Loan reimbursement.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

• 401 (k) with annual contribution match

• Referral bonuses

• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Registered Nurse (RN)- Assisted Living

POSITION SUMMARY

The RN manages and supervises resident care ensuring the highest quality of care is received in accordance with the Minnesota BON standards, is guided by the Resident Bill of Rights and abides by the campus Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Through the collection and analysis of data, the RN is accountable for performing a comprehensive assessment to establish the baseline health status of residents as well as to create a detailed Service Plan that includes individual needs and preferences. RNs oversee practical nurses, RAs and nursing personnel through assessment of their knowledge, skill and capabilities; clarifying expectations and addressing behaviors to ensure the safety of residents and to attain the ultimate goal of achieving and maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

RESIDENT HEALTH STATUS ASSESSMENT AND PLANS OF CARE

• Works closely with CNS to facilitate admissions process for residents

• Performs comprehensive assessment through the collection of data sourced from resident and family interviews, observation, review of medical records, etc., used to create an initial health status baseline

• Drafts an integrated, resident-centered Service Plan, based upon comprehensive health status assessment and input from the interdisciplinary care team

• Facilitates the Service Plan through assigning responsibilities and clearly communicating residents needs

• Maximizes quality of living through continual monitoring and evaluation of resident care and correlated recommendations, ensuring all goals and outcomes are thoroughly and accurately documented

ENSURING ADEQUATE AND PROPER NURSING CARE

• Ensures integration and effectiveness of resident service plan while developing and implementing RA interventions and evaluating correlated responses

• Collaborates with and coordinates the interdisciplinary care team to manage implementation of care, delegating nursing activities as needed

• Provides guidance on health promotion, disease prevention, care coordination and findings to the interdisciplinary care team, designing and implementing correlated resident teaching plans

• Supervises ongoing resident care under the scope the Resident Bill of Rights, immediately reporting any suspicions, reports or witnessed events of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property

• Maintains awareness of campus QAPI goals and abides by and promotes the QAPI program

• Displays and promotes a strong culture of customer service, ensuring a resident-centered experience•Provides and ensures nursing activities are practiced in accordance with the Minnesota BON standards while protecting resident dignity, privacy and autonomous decision-making whenever possible

• Completes nursing activities indicative of RNs such as providing resident education, accepting verbal orders or determining nursing diagnoses

• Provides the highest quality care to all residents, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or differences in culture

• Interacts regularly with residents family or support network, reporting any changes in health, care, treatment or living situation•Recognizes limits of knowledge, skill and experience; facilitates situations beyond the RN’s competency

COMPLIANCE - SAFETY, DOCUMENTATION, HIPAA

Ensures all call lights are promptly and courteously answered or immediately facilitates

Uses and guides other nursing staff on using proper body mechanics at all times

Provides the highest quality care to all residents, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or differences in culture

Interacts regularly with resident’s family or support network, reporting any changes in health, treatment, care, or living situation

Maintains knowledge of, promotes and follows Monarch safety policies, OSHA guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens and Standard Precaution infection control policies to provide safe nursing care

Maintains a safe, clean environment in resident rooms and campus following procedure to bag infectious linens and equipment or proper disposal of them; proper handwashing, disinfection/cleaning schedules

Ensures physician orders are strictly followed, and that provisions are in place to assure compliance

Ensures resident records are complete through systematic collection of data, maintained and secure from unauthorized access, following all state and federal regulations, including HIPAA•Gathers and documents data on admissions and discharges

Documents all nursing orders that have been initiated

Accurately complies with Monarch pharmaceutical policies including sign out and administration of medications; reporting and documenting medication errors; obtaining and transcribing physician orders; proper procedure for label changes and expirations; following controlled substance policies and end of shift count; documenting PRNs

Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving residents, staff, visitors or self

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT

• Manages, supervises and evaluates nursing practices, articulates expectations and provides corrective guidance as needed

• Prioritizes work assignments consistent with number and level of staff available and resident care acuity in accordance with the CNS and LALD

• Ensures proper staffing level, working as an RA if needed

• Ensures duties are complete, following up with delegated tasks

• Provides education and instruction to staff regarding daily resident care needs and significant changes in condition

• Provides competency education for RA staff in accordance with CNS

• Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements if needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Completion of a professional nursing education program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing

• Current Minnesota Registration as a Registered Nurse

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living facilities

Required Skills and Abilities

• Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff

• Resilience; ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally

• Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with tenants, staff, family

• High emotional intelligence (EQ)

• Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding

• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English

About Monarch:

Monarch Healthcare Management is a mission-driven company that is changing the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are delivered. Our employees embody our motto, Where CARE and CUSTOMER SERVICE Come Together, by always putting the needs of residents and families first across Monarch's network of 60+ skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Minnesota.  

Partnering with higher research institutes and international tech companies, Monarch has been nationally recognized for its innovation in the care of our residents, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life and interactions.  

We value our employees and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, fun perks, career development opportunities, and great benefits. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.