Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Episcopal Homes of Minnesota is a leader in senior care services for 125 years. We offer homes and services for people in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care centers in the Midway area of St. Paul. We complement our homes with a home care service, foundation, a management company and a robust campus life program that provides a fitness center, pool, theater, 1st class dining room, pub and special events. Job Summary: The Registered Nurse, RN, will ensure the health and safety of the elders is being met through assessments, provision of services, care planning, and supervision of other caregivers in the home. The RN will communicate with healthcare providers, families, elders, and staff to ensure the highest practicable social, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs are being provided. Essential Functions: • Administration of Medications and treatments • Assess elder’s needs for services and determine current physical and mental health status of elders • Assist in development of treatment plan for each elder and ensure the care strategy addresses the long term needs of the aging process • Oversee other care staff at all times, ensuring the plan of care is being carried through • Advocate for elders best interests and serve as an educator to caregivers, elders, and families • Work with other healthcare providers such as physicians and therapists to ensure high levels of quality care and services are being provided at all times. • Communicate any change in elder’s condition to appropriate staff, health care providers, and family. Physical Demands: • Must be able to move throughout the work day and throughout the building. • Must have adequate vision and hearing to meet the requirements of this position. • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to examine clients, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full Time/ Part Time/ Casual Minimum Qualifications: • Must be able to work in federal health program • Must be Registered Nurse listed on the MN Board of Nursing Registry • CPR/First Aid Preferred Qualifications: • Long Term Care Experience • Experience with electronic medical records