Job Description

Summary

Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the RN , performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changing situations including cares, medication and behaviors. *

• Identifies change s and trends in resident status . Individualizes care plans for residents depending on needs . Monitors resident outcomes and effectiveness of plan of care . Documents all findings. *

• Practices safety and infection control measures . Completes treatments, med administration and equipment use following established standards . Responds appropriately to emergency situations. *

• Observe for resident/family learning needs . Plans and coordinates with other disciplines (P.T., Pharmacist, etc.) to meet learning needs of residents . Teaches, counsels and reinforces residents and family members. *

• Assumes accountability and responsibility for qu ality of resident care provided . Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in all situations. *

• Fosters support and team building with residents & families, RCA's , and manager. *

• Ordering nursing supplies

O ther Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee w ill comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, inc luding safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

• Minnesota Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

• Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in Assisted Nursing Facility

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the resident population served in the L ong T erm C are facility.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth, development and aging, from adolescence through the end of life, including death and dying.

• Assess and interpret data relating to the resident's status in order to identify the resident's age specific needs.

• Demonstrates ability to delegate work to other staff (RCA's) and maintain RCA accountability.

• Professional written and verbal communication

• Expertise with computer based data

• Customer/Client Focus

• Ethical Conduct

• Flexibility

• Initiative

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Stress Management/Composure

• Teamwork Orientation

• Technical Capacity

• Thoroughness

• Time Management

• Quality and Safety focused

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Casual employees often work on an as-needed basis, meaning their hours can vary week to week or even day to day.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has supervisory responsibilities of the RCA's .

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