Overnight Charge RN or LPN

*Full-time employees, working an average of 64 hours per pay period are eligible for up to*_*$1000.00 per month scholarship/loan reimbursement*_

*All other employees who apply for full scholarship/loan reimbursement amount will be prorated based on average of hours worked, some weekend rotation required. Scholarship/loan reimbursement only applies to student loans accumulated to obtain a nursing degree. *

*Job Position*: Overnight RN or LPN

*Direct Supervisor*: Director of Nursing

*Job Summary*: Provides direct quality care duties for the residents and monitors care of the residents under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

*Job Benefits:*
* BCBS MN Health Insurance- *competitive premium rates *
* Company Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Policies
* Accident, Cancer, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
* MetLife Dental and Vision
* 401k Benefits. Available immediately upon hire. Employees eligible to receive up to a 5% match after one year of employment. (Must be 21 Years Old)
* Accrued Paid Time Off
* Rotating Holiday Schedule
* Rotating Weekend Schedule
* Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement
* Non-union position
* _*RN Starting wage is $37.50 per hour and increases based on years of experience. Non-union position. Permanent PM and overnight shift will have an additional $2.00 per hour. *_
* _*LPN Starting wage is $28.50 per hour and increases based on years of experience. Union position. Permanent Overnight charge will have an additional $3.00 per hour. *_

*Job Qualifications*:
* Current MN License as a Registered Nurse
* Preference given for experience in a geriatric long-term care setting.
* Work effectively with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and ability to lead a group of people in completing tasks.
* Knowledge of standards of nursing practice and awareness of standards for compliance with state and federal regulations.

*Hours of Work*: Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period. Rotating and holiday weekends. Block schedules.

*Responsibilities:*

PUBLIC RELATIONS:
* Completes Marketing duties as assigned by the Administrator.
* Maintains good relations with physicians, clinics, social workers, etc.
* Understands that she/he represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner.
* Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and her/his role in providing the highest level of customer service.

RESIDENTS:
* Reports Vulnerable Adult issues to the County and Ombudsman as needed.
* Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reporter for vulnerable adults.
* Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality.

OPERATIONS:
* Works as a team member and assists with implementation and continuing evaluation of residents’ plan of care, emphasizing rehabilitative nursing and restoration of the resident to his/her full potential for living.
* Coordinates, supervises, and administrates total nursing activities throughout the facility.
* Assisting with admissions and discharges.
* Attending physician rounds along with processing orders.
* Monitors Quality Indicators in conjunction with other nursing management staff
* Complies with facility policies and procedures.
* Communicates with the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
* Complies with state and federal regulations.
* Works with the Medicare / PPS system.
* Oversees the delivery of care throughout the shift.
* Communicates appropriate information from the shift to management.
* Assists in providing emotional and physical comfort and safety for residents.
* Has complete understanding of basis of infection control and universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.
* Adheres to all safety measures and conveys a positive attitude toward safety of self, residents, coworkers, equipment, and supplies.
* Able to control negative emotions and provide care in a therapeutic manner.
* Attends appropriate in-services, facility education programs and staff meetings.
* Has working knowledge of fire regulations and disaster procedures according to facility policies and procedures.
* Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
* Utilizes computerized medical record effectively.
* Utilizes wireless call system effectively.
* Assist and intervene emergency situations.
* Demonstrates or models facility core values of:
* *I*ntegrity, *C*ommitment, *A*ttitude, *R*espect, and *E*nthusiasm.

BUDGET:
* Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours.
* Participate in the control of cost-effective services that include proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective, efficient organization of resident care duties.

BUILDING:
* Monitors the facility for general safety throughout the evening shift.
* Reports on safety and environmental hazards.
* Responsible for maintaining work areas and department in a neat and clean manner.
* Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.
* Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility and participates in these plans and procedures during drills and actual events.
* Responsible for reporting the need for repairs using the Maintenance Order form.

EMPLOYEES:
* Ensures proper documentation is provided for inclusion in each employee’s personnel file.
* Makes staff replacement calls as necessary.
* Monitors and works with staff regarding resident incidents
* Is a resource for staff
* Provides direct and indirect supervision for all employees on the shift.
* Directs, counsels and disciplines nursing staff as necessary regarding job performance.
* Participates in the orientation of new employees as needed.
* Identifies staffing needs and communicates to the Nurse Manager or director of Nursing.
* Promotes and participates in staff teaching as necessary.
* Completes performance appraisals at least annually or more often as necessary on nursing personnel on the shift.
* Wears Name Tag at all times.
* Reports to work on time each day.
* Completes other duties assigned.

Requirements
* Current MN License as a Registered Nurse
* Preference given for experience in a geriatric long-term care setting.
* Work effectively with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and ability to lead a group of people in completing tasks.
* Knowledge of standards of nursing practice and awareness of standards for compliance with state and federal regulations.
* Able to work weekend rotation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* License reimbursement
* Life insurance
* Loan forgiveness
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift

Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Bemidji, MN 56601 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Bemidji, MN 56601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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