Registered Nurse, Alexandria

Registered Nurse, Alexandria

Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? Working within the framework of Vista Prairie Communities’ values of Caring, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Stewardship, the Staff Development RN is responsible for ongoing education and in-service programs for the development of nursing staff to provide quality of care to residents.

Requirements

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assessments

• Completes initial, face-to-face comprehensive assessment of prospective/new residents and develop a proposed service plan.
• Conducts or delegates the completion of assessments as resident conditions change.

 
Resident Service Planning and Delegation of Tasks

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures regarding the storage, set up, administration and disposal of medications, including systems to secure controlled medications.
• Assures that each staff person is oriented to the individual needs of each resident Communicates changes to plans of care. 
• Conducts evaluation of staff performance in coordination with the Director of Health Services through appropriate documentation.
• Determines the staff’s competency to provide all delegated tasks according to the procedures for the resident.
• Develops and assures that all direct care staff has at least 8 hours of in-service training on required topics for every 12 months of work and assures that staff clearly understands and follows all resident care procedures.
• Develops and maintains a system to track the training and competencies of all unlicensed staff and provides continuing education and documents such training to ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Develops, reviews and implements service agreements with all new
• Reviews and revises service plans as needed due to changes in resident’s needs and at a minimum will review the plan once every 12 months with the resident and/or the resident's representative.
• When the resident requests VPC staff assistance in medication management, the RN ensures that residents' medication records are up to date and administration procedures are followed properly; investigates and discusses errors and issues with staff and implements corrective action plans, as needed.
• Provides all new unlicensed staff with required training according to state law for all delegated nursing tasks.
• Provides direct supervision of new licensed and unlicensed staff within 30 days of hire, and on an on-going basis.
• Re-train or discipline staff as needed for non-compliance with job performance or agency policies and procedures.
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used in the building

Case Management

• Addresses, documents, and reports resident and family concerns or complaints.
• Assists with start-up of services, transitions and discharges.
• Communicates with physicians and other personnel regarding changes in resident’s needs or conditions.
• Ensures all physicians’ orders are signed and implemented on a timely basis consistent with the resident's needs and condition.
• Ensures that documentation of resident services and orders are properly filed and conduct periodic chart audits.
• Monitors and maintains resident’s clinical charts and progress notes.
• Controls management services identified in the individualized service plan
• Updates and communicates changes to resident records in a timely manner each work day.

Maintain Staff Training Records

• Assures that all employees training checklists and on-the-job orientations are completed within 30 days after starting work in their area.
• Develops and maintains a system to track the training and competencies of all unlicensed staff and provides continuing education and documents such training to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• Document in-service attendance.
   

Staff Development

• Evaluates training by gathering staff input regarding quality of training offered and implementing/maintaining systems to assess training effectiveness and outcomes.
• Identify essential competencies for licensed and unlicensed staff and assures appropriate educational opportunities exist to promote growth and development of staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct regular and special in-service training programs for staff to familiarize them with new procedures, policies, or changes in resident care techniques and equipment.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for all departments regarding topics and methods of instruction.

 
Staff Training

• Assures all volunteers, students, and other allied staff receive appropriate orientation per policies and procedures.
• Assures that each staff person is oriented to the individual needs of each resident; communicates changes to plans of care.
• Conducts evaluation of staff performance in coordination with the Director of Health Services through appropriate documentation.
• Ensures that documentation of resident services and orders are properly filed and conduct periodic chart audits.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures regarding the storage, set up, administration and disposal of medications, including systems to secure controlled medications.
• Evaluate licensed staff knowledge and competency in skills needed to provide resident care; provide training in skills as needed.
• Develops and assures that all direct care staff has at least 8 hours of in-service training on required topics for every 12 months of work and assures that staff clearly understands and follows all resident care procedures.
• Provides direct supervision of new licensed and unlicensed staff within 30 days of hire and on an on-going basis.
• Re-train or discipline staff as needed for non-compliance with job performance or agency policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN, and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing.
 
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Ensures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to relate information concerning residents’ condition.
• Must be knowledgeable about validation techniques, reality orientation, and/or appropriate diversional activities for clients with dementia.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Stays up to date on all required training.
• Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy. Is familiar with the Resident’s Bill of Rights and adheres to it.
• Working knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations.

Location:
715 Victor Street - Alexandria, MN, 56308
o Employee Type: Full Time
o Job Category: RN
o Industry: Healthcare, Assisted Living, Memory Care
o Minimum Experience: 2 Years
o Required Degree: 2 Years Degree