Registered Nurse

Description

OVERVIEW OF THE LODGES COMPANY:

At the Lodges Company, we care most about the people we serve and the people we employ. Our goal is to create peaceful homes where our clients are supported physically, mentally and emotionally. The Lodges operates 12 residential care homes that offer 24 hour assisted living services. Each home accommodates 5 -14 residents comfortably. We pride ourselves on 'Family-style care in an "at-home" environment'. If you are passionate about caring for others, and creating a safe healthcare environment that feels like home, this Registered Nurse (RN) position may be a fit for you. Our RN position is a key role for achieving our goals around ensuring our residents receive the care they need and an inviting place we would all be proud to call 'home'. Let us know if our values resonate with you:

• Dedicated - Unwavering devotion to support our company mission. Family-style care derives from dedicated professionals with a passion to help those in need no matter their background or abilities. You are there for residents, you are there for co-workers the same way you would be there for family.
• Honest - Productively share feedback with the intention of bettering individuals and the company. All individuals deserve honest feedback. When provided in a thoughtful manner - it can significantly improve relationships and culture. Find a way to share comments in a way that will build up the individual, relationship and company.
• Initiator - Independently assess and initiate action as you notice issues. If you notice something, do something. Addressing issues early helps contain and minimize effect. Everyone has the responsibility to step in and act.
• Positive - Exert undoubted positivity while representing the company. Reframe challenges, be nice to others and assume responsibility. Find a way to encourage others while promoting teamwork.
• Solver - Exercise your mind by creatively resolving issues. Do you have authority to make this decision? What is the most effective, positive, resident focused, way to resolve the issue? What are a few alternative solutions? Put a plan in place to solve and include your on-site supervisor when necessary.
• Caring - Residents are priority and must remain top of mind. Customize care plans, execute and refresh frequently. We all have competing interests; personal, financial, relational, societal...we ask, when faced with an issue, you prioritize the community of residents. We cannot and should not, ignore any interest. However, an ideal solution sets our residents up to have the highest success rate.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as a RN and must maintain a current and unrestricted licensure.
• Must live out company's values.
• Must be able to lift 20lbs, Stand, Sit, or Walk for long periods.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to pass a criminal and/or abuse background check, and drug screening

• Previous experience working with tube feedings, ventilators, tracheostomy preferred.
• Previous experience working with mental health preferred.
• Previous experience leading team trainings and training unlicensed staff preferred

OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with all staff, residents, and family members.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.
• Ability to maintain a friendly attitude with patients and staff, especially under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Work within Assisted Living Licensure including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

Tasks:

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Works with the Director of Nursing and the LALD/Operations Manager to keep forms updated including policies, procedures, Bill of Rights, and related assisted living forms and manuals
• Meets with Case Workers regularly, as needed.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Assisted Living.
• Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected resident neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to the LALD/Operations Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or appropriate county officials.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of resident, resident's records and resident' living environment.
• Prepare, record, submit and maintain accurate and timely correspondence and paperwork regarding resident data and billing information as needed.
• Completes initial assessment of potential residents to assure that their needs will be met, as delegated by the Director of Nursing.
• Follows the Assisted Living regulations for providing timely and through nursing assessments for all residents.
• Assures residents maintain residency requirements, reassess, and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates any changes in resident's needs or conditions to physicians, resident representative, and county case workers.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
• Checks new medications from the pharmacy medication administration by unlicensed staff.
• Reviews each resident's Medication Administration Record at least monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.

Job Function: Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

Tasks:

• Maintain resident files and appropriate documents as required.
• Assess residents on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
• Assures residents continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Communicates the services to be provided for each resident to staff responsible for delivering the services and assures follow through.
• Inform personnel of changes in resident's needs and conditions.
• Maintains communication with residents, their families and staff.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers as needed.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member.

Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other Lodges' staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding residents to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.

Job Function: Lead responsibilities

Tasks:

• Responsible for leading and assisting with special projects outside of the normal scope as assigned by the LALD/Operations Manager and the Director of Nursing.
• Active participant in interdisciplinary meetings that may be held offsite,
• Supporting the Director of Nursing with clinical oversight
• Supporting other locations with clinical oversite and guidance

Job Function: Other duties as assigned.

• Support the mission and values of The Lodges Company.