Registered Staff Nurse

Sunlight Senior Living; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a licensed RN to ensure the health and safety of clients while assisting the Director of Nursing. The RN will manage care services, oversee compliance with regulations, and communicate effectively with clients and staff. Candidates must hold a current Minnesota RN license and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role may require working irregular hours, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN.
• Must have a valid driver's license, if driving is required.
• Ability to work irregular hours and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of all clients.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with home care service management.
• Communicate client data to staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Sensitivity to working with the elderly

Education

State of Minnesota RN licensure

Job description

Job Summary

This position will ensure that the health and safety of all clients are met.

The RN will assist the Director of Nursing with planning, coordinating, and managing the home care service and act within the Comprehensive Home Care regulations.

The RN is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and monitoring of home care service delivery under the direction of the Director of Health Services.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
• Must have a valid driver's license, if driving is required.

Other Specialized Knowledge and Abilities

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess the skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members, and the Director of Nursing.
• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends, and evenings.

Essential Job Functions and Tasks

• Work within Home Care program guidelines 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.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client living environments.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be available for staffing and notifications.
• Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Reviews client service agreements with RN, as needed.
• Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians any changes in client’s needs or conditions, as needed.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
• Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Assists with compliance in meeting regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.