City/State: Baxter, Minnesota Categories: Nurse (RN/LPN) Shift: Ebenezer Job Status: day Req ID: 163153 Pay Range: Ebenezer **Job Overview** **Northern Lakes Senior Living** has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, located at 8186 Excelsior Road in **Baxter, MN** (Brainerd). Our care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenezer, we are proud of our skilled, compassionate, and good-natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes." The **Resident Assistant** is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional well-being. Role is provided with training to pass medications as this is part of their regular duties. This caregiver schedule includes; + casual / on call + must work minimum of 3 shifts per month This position is responsible for ensuring that the safety and health needs of the residents are met. **Responsibilities** + Maintains current assessment and documentation of resident health status: + Performs initial and on-going assessments per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Ensures assessments are completed every 90 days per regulatory requirements. + Works with resident and/or responsible party through collaboration, education, and timely communication to ensure appropriate service and placement. + Service Agreements: assure that resident has an up to date service agreement at time of admission, with any changes in services and annually. + Develops, maintains, and implements individual emergency plans based on health status and Advance Care Planning documents, including POLST. + Maintains clinical charts and progress notes using computerized documentation system. + Communicates changes in resident conditions to medical and other relevant individuals and perform the appropriate follow up to health needs. + Coordinates resident health services: + Facilitates coordination of services with internal and external providers. + Assures that all physician orders are signed and implemented per the applicable Minnesota Assisted Living regulations. + Works with resident and/or representative(s) to assure delivery of appropriate services and funding. + Manages and oversees medication and treatment administration. + Assures medications and supplies are ordered in a timely manner. + Assures medication and treatment practitioner orders are renewed at least annually and as necessary when there is change in medication and/or treatment. Minnesota Assisted Living regulations will be followed in obtaining and implementing practitioner orders. + Assures medi boxes, bubble packs, and/or syringes are filled per medication orders/changes for medication administration by designated staff. + Assures that all medication administration procedures are correctly followed. Takes appropriate action with staff regarding any problems or issues. + Assures accuracy of medication and treatment records, including documentation of administration and appropriate signatures. + Monitors work and performance of licensed and unlicensed staff. + Meets with staff to coordinate care and address care issues. + Plans and assigns/delegates work to staff within established guidelines. + Interviews, trains, and orients new employees as directed. + Assists and supports staff to complete assignments as needed. + Assists Director of Health Services (DHS) in monitoring and evaluation of staff performance. + Schedules and completes Supervisory Visits. + Complies with Federal, State and Local Laws. + Assists DHS in scheduling activities that support efficient and effective utilization of staff as needed. + Performs any other duties as delegated by Director of Health Services. + Support DHS to act as RN on call during scheduled times. + Answers calls and gathers information related to assisted living community residents health and safety. + Takes action as appropriate to the situation. + Work collaboratively with indentified internal and external support providers. + Actions taken may require phone directives and/or traveling to the assisted living community to resolve the situation. + Reports to the DHS and/ or Executive Director if further follow up is needed. **Required Qualifications** + Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree + less than 1 year None to 1 Year + Proficient in Microsoft Windows 7 + Registered Nurse RN Licensure/Registered with the MN Board of Nursing + Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; accepted certifications as follows -AHA: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider - BLS Instructor. American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and/or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding First Aid/CPR/AED. BLS is required upon hire and/or new hire must show proof that they are currently enrolled in a BLS class to renew or obtain their certification. BLS certification must be obtained within three-weeks of hire date and before nurse can perform independent practice. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor of Science Nursing + 1 year One to Three Years + Proficient in Eldermark Computer Documentation Software + Prior supervisory experience. + Prior experience in home care or assisted living environment. **Benefit Overview** Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits **Compensation Disclaimer** This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with themarket. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. **EEO Statement** EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status