LPN, Assisted Living FT - Country View Senior Living

Entertimeonline; Walnut Grove (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Paid by Employer

Paid Time Off

Dental and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Minnewaska Community Health Services is seeking an Assisted Living Nurse to ensure health and safety for residents, maintain compliance with regulations, and provide direct resident care. The role requires an LPN license, a valid drivers license, and strong communication with residents, families, and staff.

Strong teamwork and electronic health record proficiency are essential. Responsibilities include overseeing care plans, charting, coordinating with physicians, and handling admissions under

Qualifications

• Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an LPN.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Working knowledge of long-term care services, rules and regulations to 144G Assisted Living Licensure.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the CNS, assure residents have up-to-date care plans and service plans.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.
• Communicates changes in resident needs or conditions to physicians and staff.
• Coordinates resident services with other providers within service limitations.
• Manages medication administration for applicable residents.
• Assists with admissions as directed by CNS and Housing Manager.
• Ensures compliance with current regulations and training requirements.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

LPN license

Valid drivers license

Computer skills

English proficiency

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

• Base Pay $26.00 - $31.25 / Hour
• Job Category AL
• Employee Type Full Time

Name Abby Strom

Phone [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Description

TITLE: Assisted Living Nurse

REPORTS TO: Clinical Nuse Supervisor

Job Summary: The role of the nurse is to ensure that the health and safety of all residents are met through facilities clinical staff. The nurse will maintain facility compliance with current regulations and standards under the direction of clinical nurse supervisor. Must be able to relate professionally with residents, staff and family members, display a positive work attitude and be able to work as a team with other staff members. Must be engaged in direct resident care.
Qualifications: Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an LPN and must maintain licensure. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have working knowledge of long-term care services, rules and regulations to 144G Assisted Living Licensure. Must have the ability to travel to other MCHS owned and managed locations The Assisted Living Nurse must have basic computer skills and the ability to use electronic health records appropriately. Must have excellent judgement and decision-making ability and problem solving skills. The Nurse is also required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.

General Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the CNS, assure residents have up to date care plans and service plans.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.
• Communicates to physicians, other personnel (county caseworkers), and designated representatives (per resident preference) changes in resident's needs or conditions.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers within the current service limitations as described in the UDALSA.
• Ensures and participates in all aspects of medication management services for applicable residents.
• Ensures all physicians orders are signed and implemented timely.
• Completes assessments per regulations and within scope of practice.
• Assist with admissions as directed by CNS and/or Housing Manager.
• Under the direction of the CNS assure that delegated nursing tasks are followed properly and discuss any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
• Worksas a team player with all members of the resident’s care team.
• Ensures safe practices of medical equipment being used in the building.
• Ensures that staff clearly understand and follow all resident care procedures.
• Shares resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.
• Attends routine staff meetings and trainings.
• Is flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the industry.
• Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and use good communication and customer service skills with staff, residents, families, and professional encounters.
• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone. Occasional need to assist in house when on call.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations and rules.
• Obtain required training upon hire and annually thereafter to meet regulatory requirements.
• Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 80 hours of start of employment.

ALDC Licensed facilities only

• Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 120 hours of start of employment.

AL Licensed Facilities only

• Obtain required Dementia Training annually thereafter.
• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Apply principles of good body mechanics when lifting and moving objects. Use transfer techniques consistent with proper body mechanics.
• Maintain awareness and adhere to use of safety devices according to the care plan and suggests their use when appropriate.
• Practice fire safety and accident prevention procedures, including participating in emergency drills when on duty.
• Workswith staff to assure emergency procedures are in place, practiced and followed through in the event of an emergency.
• Follow all policies and procedures governing the operation of Minnewaska Community Health Services.
• Other duties as assigned by Housing Manager and Clinical Nursing Supervisor.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Minnewaska Community Health Services policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnewaska Community Health Services is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement.Minnewaska Community Health Servicesalso provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

Summary

MCHS pays 100% of employee Health Insurance premium!

Full Time includes on call nurse rotation.

MCHS offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick Time