JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours: This listing is for a full-time overnight Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The RN/LPN would work every third weekend and every third holiday on a rotating basis. This position is eligible for overtime, night-time differential and complete benefit package.

EDUCATION:

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

Experienced preferred, but not required. On-the-job training provided.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be currently certified in CPR.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifts and carries light objects such as resident charts, cardexes, resident treatment items, etc.
• Occasionally transfers up to 75 pounds with assistance while lifting, positioning, and transferring a resident.
• Pushes and pulls medication charts requiring force of 25-50 pounds on tile floors.
• Pushes and pulls residents weighing 78-250 pounds in wheelchairs and geri-chairs. Also, involved with repositioning residents weighing 78-250 pounds in bed for treatments, nursing procedures, and as needed.
• May stand and walk up to70% of a 12 hour shift.
• Stoops, bends, and squats as required to reach lower drawers in med cart, adjust resident items, etc.
• Remains steady to take blood pressure, temperatures, etc.
• Possesses coordination to administer injections and adjusting flow rates.
• Able to wear gloves and other protective equipment.
• Occasionally reaches overhead to obtain supplies or medications.
• Possesses skills for continuous handling, fingering, and feeling required for palpation, operating and maintaining equipment, and providing medical treatment for abnormal conditions, i.e. wound care, resident care etc.
  COVID-19 Considerations: This facility does not require COVID-19 vaccinations. Exemption forms can be filed for those who choose to not participate.
  Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Free meals prepared by facility kitchen
• $5000 Sign-on bonus eligibility

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hills, MN 56138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift

Work Location: One location

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PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of your job is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree if quality care is maintained at all times.