$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Position Description: To perform a wide variety of nursing, supervisory and clerical duties. To be responsible for total resident care and supervision of nursing duties during shift. This job is in accordance with the established state and federal regulations and the facility philosophy, policies and procedures, and to understand the concept of and be committed to the Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center mission by demonstrating behaviors consistent with the Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Mission Statement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Delegates responsibilities for direct care of specific residents according to needs.
• Review and revises resident’s care plans.
• Assists in admitting residents, observes and evaluate transfers of hospital residents.
• Assures that necessary paperwork is completed by the direct care staff.
• Maintains medical record documentation on every resident to assure accuracy and consistency of nursing care provisions.
• Contact physician(s), family members or appropriate individuals in regards to any incidents involving respected resident.
• Supervises nursing assistant on duty at same the time.
• Pass medications as needed.
• Prepare and follow through on providing treatments to residents.
• Call for emergency assistance when appropriate.
• Call administrator on any incidents that happened on the shift.
• Call Director of Nursing Services for inquiries regarding proper treatment for residents and as needed.
• Assures that nursing staff on the floor are appropriately assigned and that resident care is being done according to nursing policies and procedures.
• Acts as a leader to the nursing staff by teaching, demonstrating and orientating as necessary.
• Assists in setting up resident appointment with medical providers.
• Notifies families of resident appointments and outcomes at appointments.
• Assists nursing assistant with direct cares for residents.
• Informs the Director of Nursing Services of changes as they occur with staff and residents.
• Understands and abides by facilities emergency procedures.
• Processes physician orders.
• Completes and sends faxes and contacts physicians regarding resident health issues and change in resident conditions.
• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures and educates direct care staff in safe work habits.
• Attends in-service education to maintain their nursing license status.
• Ensures completion of resident and/or employee incident reports and follows up as necessary.
• Participates in resident discharge process when necessary.
• Monitors and ensures that infection control practices are being followed appropriately.
• Works with other staff members and department heads in a positive manner.

Non Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in preparing for physician rounds.
• Assists in completing physician paperwork after rounds.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents to and from appointments.
• Assist with scheduling and filling the schedule when needed.
• Assists in keeping nursing inventory on the floor at an appropriate level.
• Assists in completing chart audits when necessary.
• Function as the building supervisor when needed.
• Participates in facility committee meetings.
• Assists in preparing for resident care conferences.
• Assist in preparing rooms for new residents and/or re-admits.
• Push and pull wheel chairs.
• Assist nurse aides with two person’s transferring.
• Answer telephones.
• Assist in passing trays and delivering room trays.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, residents and others in a professional manner.
• Able to work as a team member with other employees.
• Able to work independently.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Registered with the State of Minnesota in good standing as an LPN.
• Certified in CPR.
• Experience in long-term care.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).