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Registered Nurse at American Home Health Care

American Home Health Care
Full-time
On-site
Minneapolis, MN, US
πŸ“ Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
πŸ’Ό Type: Fulltime
🏠 Work: On-site

πŸ“ Description: **Benefits:**

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Free uniforms



**REPORTS TO:** Clinical Nurse Supervisor



**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:** The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to assisted living residents.



**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Provides an admission assessment for new residents:
* Completes all admission paperwork in a timely manner
* Prepares a service plan for each resident with input from the resident and/or designated representative
* Orients direct care staff to the service plan
* Obtains physician orders, as appropriate
* Obtains needed equipment, supplies and medications for residents


* Appropriately updates the assessment and physician orders


* Delegates activities to the Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses as appropriate according to nursing judgment and state regulations


* Provides supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state assisted living licensure regulations


* Reviews and updates the service plan to assure that it is current and accurate


* Completes discharges and transfers for residents when needed


* Establishes and implements medication management for residents based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute


* Documents as indicated in clinical record


* Responds to clinical problems as identified by the staff in the facility


* Communicates with families, resident representative(s), case managers and other health care providers regarding the residents when indicated


* Provides direct nursing care and interventions for residents with episodes of potentially life\\-threatening instability, those with complex equipment needs and those requiring complex nursing care


* Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record


* Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:

+ Body mechanics


* + Falls prevention


* + Reporting of defective equipment or hazards


* + Wiping spills or wet floors immediately


* + Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures


* + Knowledge of emergency procedures


* + Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Licensed Assisted Living Director on the day of occurrence


* Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team


* Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and employees




**POSITION DESCRIPTION**

Registered Nurse


* Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the resident and family


* Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills


* Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance


* Participates in team meetings


* Participates in in\\-service educational programs, as required by state regulations


* Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Assisted Living Director


* Adheres to all agency policies




**EXPERIENCE/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS**



* Graduate of accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota
* Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
* Supervisory experience preferred
* Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
* Able to function independently
* Good health status and emotional stability
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence





**POSITION DESCRIPTION**

Registered Nurse



**Qualifications**

* Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment
* Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
* Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
* Valid driver’s license
* First aid/CPR certification required
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