Skilled Nursing RN 

Mohall, ND, 58761



Contract Assignments: 13 + weeks



Shift: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm



Job Summary

• This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assesses plans, implements and coordinates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas.


• Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents.


• Make changes on plan of care as needed.


• Safeguards residents’ property. Maintains residents’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.


• Assures and assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas.


• Assures physicians’ orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner.


• Observes residents; directs and documents care provided to residents; receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions to appropriate staff.


• Responds promptly to resident call lights.


• Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Uses the EMR accurately.


• Uses transfer equipment (gait belt, mechanical lifts, slide boards, lift/slip, etc.) and handling techniques in a manner that makes residents feel safe. Demonstrates knowledge of department – specific safety, fire and disaster plans.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


• RN licensure for state of practice is required.


• BLS

Skills/Abilities:

• Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities;


• knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls.


• The employee will frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position.


• The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks.


• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Accommodations:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential


• functions.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business


• need.

Weight Lifting Requirement: 35 lbs.