Long Term Care RN

• Competitive Compensation Package.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package.
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b).
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit.
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs.
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for Qualified Employees).
• Employer Provided Training Programs.
• Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center.
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health.
• Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Options Available for Relocation Reimbursement, Housing, and Student Loan Repayment.
• Continuing Education Paid or Reimbursed.
• Certain Branded Clothing Provided.
• EAP Available for All Employees.
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance.

• Supervise nursing staff in department, including LPNs and CNAs.

• Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders to medical records (EHR) and carries out orders as written.
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Participate in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
• May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
• Participates in end-of-life care as required.
• Ensure that there is an adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Working irregular hours including after hours

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
• Works at the nursing station and throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends holidays when necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of long-term care nursing practices and treatment protocols.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing referred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

• Current unrestricted registered nurse licensure in state of North Dakota
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

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