RN Manager for PM Shift

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Prairie Bluffs Senior Living
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Prairie Bluffs Senior Living - Come and join our team at Prairie Bluffs We are looking for dedicated, compassionate RN's to join our nursing team.

Job Description

The RN Nursing Manager ensures that the health care needs of clients are met, that their staff is trained in home care policies and procedures, and remain in compliance with the most current Comprehensive Home Care regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage employees to ensure compliance with federal, state, local standards and regulations.

• Meet with Case Workers regularly.

• Knowledgeable of current Home Care trends.

• Investigate reports/incidents of suspected client neglect and/or abuse and reports these finding to the Director of Nursing (D.O.N) and/or an appropriate county and/or state official.

• Maintain confidentiality of client and all personnel.

• Record client data and billing information.

• Communicate/document client data to staff (as needed).

• Complete initial assessment of potential clients to assure that their needs will be met.

• Follow the Comprehensive Home Care regulations.

• Assure clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement (if necessary).

• Implement service agreements with all new clients. Review and revise service plans and care plans (as needed).

• Monitor client charts and nursing notes.

• Communicate any changes in client's needs/condition to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers).

• Renew medication as necessary.

• Assure all physicians orders are signed and implemented within 24 hours.

• Fill medication for medication administration by Home Health Aides (H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.

• Assure appropriate MAR documents are in place.

• Review each client's MAR and/or EMAR regularly to review accuracy and to confirm that the appropriate signatures are included on their forms.

• Document disposal of medication per procedure.

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures/implementation of them.

• Supervises Home Health Aides (H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff.

• Give input and/or help perform annual evaluations for nursing and Home Health Aides (H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff.

• Supervises, disciplines, and terminates (upon corporate approval) Home Health Aides (H.H.A.'s)/Unlicensed Staff.

• Coordinate staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year.

• Provide health and medication training to all new employees and continued education for all personnel to assure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.

• Assure that staff clearly understands and follows all Home Care procedures.

• Monitor staff for compliance of monthly client treatments (as scheduled).

• Supervise medication practices and medical equipment being used by home care clients.

• Ensure that medication procedures are being followed correctly.

• Facilitate coordination of client services with other service providers (as needed).

• Participate/lead staff meetings, committees, etc.

• Assist other departments with special events and family functions.

• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

• Report injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to the Resident Director and/or the Director of Nursing.

Required Qualifications

• Must be registered in the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) and must maintain a current and unrestricted licensure.

• Must have a valid driver's license. Driving may be necessary.

• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to approximately 30 lbs. or more and to meet all physical requirements related to this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with senior adults; knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs and concerns of the senior population.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a related field.

Date Posted: 22 May 2024
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