Registered Nurse

Company: Hayes Residence
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Directly responsible to: Director of Nursing/DON Designee Description: Registered Nurses (RN's) are responsible for the direct care of the residents, under supervision of Director of Nursing/Designee, according to facility policies and procedures. Qualifications: * 1) Has a current Registered Nurse license in good standing, issued from the State of Minnesota; Maintain current licensure * 2) Demonstrates safe and competent practice to complete position responsibilities within the RN Scope of Practice, as defined by the State of Minnesota. * Keeps updated on new developments in nursing through continuing education. * Maintain current CPR certification * Preferred experience in geriatrics and mental health. * Demonstrate understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility. * Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education in clinical subjects, personal growth and development. * Demonstrate working knowledge of infection prevention and control principles and practices. * Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents, family and others. * Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. * Must meet all screening requirements: pass drug screening, (if applicable), pass criminal background investigation and reference inquiry. * Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. * Position Responsibilities: * Receive report from off-going nurse/give report to oncoming nurse. (Including a discussion of each resident, making notations of significant changes and new residents.) * Count Schedule I-IV controlled substances with the on-coming and off-going nurses. * Read PCC shift report/progress notes since the last shift worked to keep updated on changes. * Check appearance of any ill or injured resident. Contact appropriate medical provider as needed. Provide treatment as ordered and document in medical record. * Administer routine and PRN medications and treatments as ordered. Document on the administration record/PRN sheet. * Obtain/record/review routine vital signs & weights. Notify DON of significant changes. * Inform MDS nurse or DON of updates to maintain residents' care plans as needed. * Document pertinent information on residents' medical record according to policies and procedures: a) 7 day observations charting (every shift); b) Follow up documentation (see flagged charts); c) change in health status * Check upcoming appointments in appointment book. Ensure resident is aware of appointment and is bathed, appropriately dressed, and ready on time. * Assist with residents' personal care, hygiene, and ADLs as needed. * Ensure that residents come to meals on time and are assisted as needed. * Ensure that all residents are well groomed and appropriately dressed. * Order medications, sign in medications from Pharmacy. * Write referrals/lab slips. * Take telephone orders from physician and transcribe orders. * Order lab studies; report any abnormal values to the DON and physician. Send copies to physicians. * Complete incident reports when needed. * Lock and unlock door at specified times. * Answer the phone. When business office is closed - take messages & deliver messages appropriately. Check nursing office voicemail every shift and address messages. * Check on ill/injured employees and follow facility policies and procedures. * Notify DON and Administrator of any emergency/disaster situations immediately. * Keep residents' physician and family informed of changes in condition. * Notify dietary department of dietary orders and changes. * Ensure that residents' rooms are neat and orderly. * Maintain safety of the residents and security of the building. Report/correct actual or potential hazards. * Maintain nursing office and carts in neat and orderly manner for up-coming shift. * Attend In-services and staff meetings. * Monitor the work of CNAs, TMAs. Keep DON informed of any issues. * Respond appropriately to emergency situations. * Follow Abuse Prevention Policy and reporting requirements * Knowledgeable and competent of facility regulations and internal policies. * Assist visitors/family/friends/physicians/lab/transportation personnel as needed. * Transcribe physician, NP, psychiatrist orders after visits have been made. * Admit/discharge residents according to facility policies and procedures. Notify DON of any unplanned admit/discharges. * Request/dispense nourishments. * Make rounds; breathe checks every hour. * Wake residents for toileting programs, per schedule. * Perform light cleaning/housekeeping tasks as needed. * Restock supplies and carts * Empty commodes/urinals * Perform diabetic orders/cares and maintain equipment as needed * Notify office and/or DON for more copies of forms or logs needed. * Any other duties as assigned by the DON or Designee Job Requirements:Position Responsibilities: Assuring Resident Safety? Answer phones? Receive shift report? Complete and document weights, vital signs; Assist with ADLs, document? Medications and Treatments administration and documentation? Restock medication cart with necessary medications after med pass? Controlled substance count? Documentation of 7 day observation, behavioral episodes and redirection, refusals, etc? Review and update resident care plans as needed? Audit medication/treatment carts? Light housekeeping, sanitation, disinfection as needed? Train new employees as assigned by staffing manager, DON, DON designee? Attend Nursing Meetings? Follows facility policies and procedures and CMS regulations? Shift specific tasks as assigned? Other duties as assigned by or DON/DON Designee

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