• Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as a RN, and must maintain a current and unrestricted licensure.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• At least 3 years experience in related field.

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members, House Manager and Operations Manager.

• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.

• Meets with Case Workers regularly.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.
• Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected client neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to House Manager and/or appropriate county officials.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client’ living environment.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be ‘on call’ for emergencies and notification of changes.
• Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
• Completes initial assessment of potential clients to assure that their needs will be met.
• Completes assessment within two weeks of admission.
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Implements service agreements with all new clients. Reviews and revises service plan as needed.
• Performs supervisory visits 14 days after initiation of services and coordinates or performs visit at least every 90 days thereafter.
• Assures clients have up to date care plans. Reviews and revises care plans as needed.

• Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers) any changes in client’s needs or conditions.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
• Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Assures new medication sheets are in place by the first of each month.
• Reviews each client’s medication sheet at least monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.

• Assist in supervising, orientating and competency tests unlicensed staff to home care and to each client’s individual needs.
• Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and unlicensed personnel staff.
• Assist in supervising, disciplining, and terminating unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinates staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year.
• Meets with staff as needed.
• Provides health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.

• Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all Home Care procedures.
• Monitors staff for compliance of monthly client treatments as scheduled.
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used by home care clients.
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.

• Maintain client files and appropriate documents as required.
• Assess clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
• Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Communicates the services to be provided for each client to staff responsible for delivering the services, and assures follow through.
• Inform personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.
• Maintains communication with clients, their families and staff.
• Facilitates coordination of client services with other service providers as needed.
• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone.

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other Sunlight Services staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding clients to the team.

• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to House Manager and family.
• Keep House Manager and Operations Manager informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

• Training and professional development
• PTO and sick leave
• Medical and Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hours:

• Evening shift (2pm - 10:30pm)