Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Care - ASAP

Schedule & Pay Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay : $40-$50 per hour, based on experience.

Experience/ Job Skill Requirement

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota

Experience in home care or assisted living preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and carry out directions and instructions

Able to function independently

Good health status and emotional stability

Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence

Primary Responsibility
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to assisted living residents.

Job Responsibilities

Provides an admission assessment for new residents: Completes all admission paperwork promptly

Prepares a service plan for each resident with input from the resident and/or designated representative

Orients direct care staff to the service plan

Obtains physician orders, as appropriate

Obtains needed equipment, supplies, and medications for residents

Appropriately updates the assessment and physician orders

Delegates activities to the Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses as appropriate, according to nursing judgment and state regulations

Provides supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state-assisted living licensure regulations

Reviews and updates the service plan to ensure that it is current and accurate

Completes discharges and transfers for residents when needed

Establishes and implements medication management for residents based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute

Documents as indicated in clinical record

Responds to clinical problems as identified by the staff in the facility

Communicates with families, resident representative(s), case managers and other health care providers regarding the residents when indicated

Provides direct nursing care and interventions for residents with episodes of potentially life‑threatening instability, those with complex equipment needs and those requiring complex nursing care

Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record

Must be aware of and use good safety practices, including but not limited to:

Body mechanics

Falls prevention

Reporting of defective equipment or hazards

Wiping spills or wet floors immediately

Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Licensed Assisted Living Director on the day of occurrence

Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team, Home Care Consultants

Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information about residents, families, and employees

Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the resident and family

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance

Participates in team meetings

Participates in in‑service educational programs, as required by state regulations

Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Assisted Living Director

Adheres to all agency policies

Reporting: Clinical Nurse Supervisor

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