• RN - Long Term Care

    Health Advocates NetworkHillsboro, ND 58045

    Job #2775311657

  • Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a RN - Long Term Care to work at a facility in Hillsboro, ND . These are registry positions with our company.

    Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

    Rate: $45.50/hr.

    Description: Position is a 12-week contract 32hrs guaranteed. 8hr shifts with rotating weekends every 3 rd .Must have a RN state license and AHA CPR / BLS certification. Must have 1 year experience as an RN in order to qualify for the position.

    Job Summary

    This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to

    location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans:

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Completes comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations

    using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation). Demonstrates competence in clinical skills as identified on

    Competency Verification and Training Checklist. Assures assigned residents receive ordered medication, treatments and other procedures

    within defined time frames, utilizing appropriate infection control procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side

    effects of all medications administered. Obtains equipment / supplies to provide care as needed. Assures procedures are followed for pressure

    ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication administration. Accurately completes glucometer testing and control

    monitoring according to procedure. Implements specific approaches to deal with behavior, enhances residents' mood state according to resident

    care plan. Assures resident care for assigned residents is completed through reviewing documentation and updating as necessary. Uses the

    EMR accurately. Documents actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedure. Records daily skilled

    nursing notes (GSS #183). Documents all actions taken related to admission, discharge, transfers or death. Documents incidents or accidents in

    resident record and all necessary forms (incident reports, etc.) Completes behavior documentation according to policy and procedure.

    Completes seven-day observation tool. Assists/participates in quality improvement process, including audits and corrective procedures as

    assigned. May complete the assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing and sign the MDS forms to signify completion of the process. Assures

    physician's orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner. Makes rounds with physicians as assigned. Attends or obtains

    resident report prior to beginning shift. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions. Responds promptly to

    resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Notifies family on condition changes etc. Reports /

    assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.

    Basic Responsibilities

    This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her

    position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.

    Other 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.

    Qualifications

    Education Experience

    Licensure Certification

    Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in like or related position preferred.

    Maintains required certification / qualifications and associated standards. Licensure for state of practice is

    required. BLS

    Skills/Abilities:

    Knowledge: Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all

    medications administered.

    Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

    successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

    will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will

    frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position.

    The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks. Must

    be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises assigned employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

    organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and

    training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and

    disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; fostering an environment for employee

    engagement.

    Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

    functions.

    Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business

    need.

    Weight Lifting Requirement: 35 lbs.

    If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at ~~~ and ask to speak with Melissa Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM MT)

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    Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

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