RN- CARE CENTER

Mahnomen Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus $5,000

Job summary

Mahnomen Health is seeking a registered nurse for the night shift to implement the nursing process at Mahnomen Health Center. The RN will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient responses within the continuum of care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, data collection, and EMR documentation. The role requires MN RN licensure, an accredited nursing degree, and BLS certification by hire or within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing and NCLEX-RN passage.
• Current MN RN licensure and valid driver's license.
• BLS certification required by hire or within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies to support nursing care standards.
• Conduct and document nursing assessments and data collection.
• Prepare and administer medications and question orders if needed.
• Identify abnormal findings and report to the provider.
• Document in EMR including care plans and patient goals.
• Ensure staffing and monitor medication carts.

Skills

Professional communication

Safety awareness

Empathy and rapport

EMR proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NCLEX-RN passed

MN RN licensure

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The registered nurse is responsible to implement the nursing process within Mahnomen Health Center and the continuum of care. The nursing process is utilized to assess, diagnose, and establish a plan with outcome criteria, intervene, evaluate, and document human responses to actual or potential health problems. This practice includes dependent, interdependent and independent functions.

Shifts Available: Nights

Commitment Bonus Eligible:$5,000

Job Specifications:

• Completion of an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s degree in nursing and have successfully passed NCLEX-RN.
• Requires current MN licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have valid Driver’s license.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire or within 3 months of hire

Essential Functions:

• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures
• Conducts and documents nursing assessments of health status by collecting objective and subjective data from observations, exams, interviews and written records; sorting, selecting, reporting and recording the data; validating, refining, and modifying the data.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed with the ability to question medication orders based on resident condition
• Identify and report abnormal findings or status changes to the provider
• Efficiently and accurately document pertinent items in the resident’s electronic medical record (EMR) which may include but is not limited to admission questionnaire, assessment, vital signs, medication administration, care plan, education, nursing interventions, ADLs, and patient goals
• Has a thorough understanding of how to use available medical equipment and seeks out answers with questions in regards to equipment
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards
• Ensures adequate staffing is scheduled for the floor and medication carts.
• Observe nursing cares and visits with residents frequently to assure that quality care is carried out according to care plan and resident/family choices.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Professional communication with residents, visitors, and all members of the healthcare team
• Recognize safety hazards and take corrective action
• Treat others with respect
• Effectively delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationships with residents and visitors
• Use of evidence-based practice
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in electronic medical record and computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to work on a computer while sitting or standing
• Perform repetitive hand movements
• Work on wet/damp surfaces
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers
• Must be able to withstand physical, emotional, and mental stress
• Ability to reach below, at, or above shoulder level
• Ability to understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
• Ability to detect and inspect surroundings