Registered Nurse - AL

York Gardens is a warm, friendly, and convenient community offering 76 Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care apartments. This position ensures the safety and health needs of residents are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current assessment and documentation of resident health status:
  • Performs initial and on-going assessments per 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:
  • Assures 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 a computerized documentation system.
• Communicates changes in resident conditions to medical and other relevant individuals and performs appropriate follow-up to health needs.
• Coordinates resident health services:
  • Facilitates coordination of services with internal and external providers.
  • Assures all physician orders are signed and implemented per 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 a change in medication and/or treatment.
  • Assures medi 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 and 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.
• Supports 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.
  • Works 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• Early access to earned wages

For additional information, visit Ebenezer Employee Benefits.