RN- Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)Northern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, located at 8186 Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN (Brainerd). Our care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenezer, we are proud of our skilled, compassionate, and good-natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes."The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the Assisted Living/Memory Care residents are met.Nursing schedule includes:Casual hoursFlexible scheduleDay shift/Evening shift/Night shiftResponsibilities:Maintains current assessment and documentation of resident health status:Performs initial and on-going assessments per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Ensures assessments are completed every 90 days per regulatory requirements.Works with resident and/or responsible party through collaboration, education, and timely communication to ensure appropriate service and placement.Service Agreements: assure that resident has an up to date service agreement at time of admission, with any changes in services and annually.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 resident conditions to medical and other relevant individuals and perform the appropriate follow up to health needsCoordinates 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 Assisted Living 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 Assisted Living regulations will be followed in obtaining and implementing practitioner orders.Assures medi boxes, 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 DHS to act as RN 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 indentified 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 neededRequired Qualifications:Associates Degree in Nursing, RNLess than 1 year nursing experienceMN Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science Nursing1 year nursing experiencePrior supervisory experiencePrior experience in home care or assisted living environmentBenefit 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: Disclaimer:An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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