This position is open for a resident who lives in the community in Brooklyn Center. We're looking to hire a full time or part time nurse who is competent to perform the following task including but not limited to:

1. Performs focused nursing assessment of Residents to determine appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the Resident’s health status.
2. Provides interventions for Residents with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability.
3. Provides nursing visits and direct care to Residents in the resident's home or assisted living as directed by client Care Plans.
4. Sets up medications for Residents according to the medication management program, as indicated.
5. Coordinates medical appointments for Residents, including follow-up with any new orders or changes after hospital visit with direction from Nursing case manager as needed
6. Accepts and implements prescriber orders with direction as needed
7. Responds to phone calls from other providers related to Residents with RN direction as needed
8. Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record
9. Communicates with families, resident representatives, case managers and other health care providers regarding the Residents as needed
10. Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:
    
    1. Body mechanics
    2. Falls prevention
    3. Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
    4. Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
    5. Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
    6. Knowledge of emergency procedures
    7. Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Director on the day of occurrence
11. Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team
12. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to Residents, families, and employees
13. Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the Residents
14. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills