RN - Registered Nurse

Ebenezer; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

A senior living community is looking for a Registered Nurse to manage resident health needs and ensure compliance with Minnesota regulations. The role requires conducting health assessments, coordinating care, and overseeing medication administration. Ideal candidates will have an Associates Degree in Nursing and a valid MN RN License. The community offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement among others, fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year nursing experience is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current assessment and documentation of resident health status.
• Coordinates resident health services with appropriate follow-up.
• Develops and implements individual emergency plans.
• Manages and oversees medication and treatment administration.
• Assists and supports staff to complete assignments and directs care colleagues.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Documentation

Medication management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

The Sanctuary of St. Cloud is an affordable, friendly senior living community. We are located near Highway 10 and County 23 in St. Cloud, MN. Our beautiful community hosts 101 Assisted Living and 36 Memory Care apartments. Our residents enjoy worry-free living in a warm and friendly community with services to meet their individual needs. This position is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the residents are met.

Responsibilities

• 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 needs.
• Coordinates 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 med 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 identified 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 needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Less than 1 year nursing experience
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing
• 1 year nursing experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience in home care or assisted living environment

Benefits and Compensation

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: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation 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