The purpose of this positions is to provide nursing care to clients under the supervision of the Home Care Manager/RN. The Registered Nurse (RN) performs general nursing activities in all phases in managing the care of the home care client. The RN will be delegated only tasks for which their license qualifies them and they have the education or experience to perform. Documented competencies will be maintained in their personnel file. The RN administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing technique. Is able to collect client monitoring data and consults with the Home Care Manager/RN to assist in implementing care. Monitors Home Care Aides under the direction of the Home Care Manager/RN according to regulation. Provides standard of care in accordance with approved nursing technique and department policy and procedure.

Shifts

Day shifts, 8:30 am to 5:00pm, 4 days/week and every 3rd weekend. Opportunity for on-call shifts and pay.

Compensation

Hourly

Wage Range: $32.94 - $44.32. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

1. Education/Special Skills: A degree from an accredited RN program is required. Current RN licensure and registration with the MN State Board of Nursing. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or home care agency is required; home health care experience is preferred. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are a priority in this position. Must be able to maintain confidences.

2. Should possess good intervention techniques, effective communication skills, problem solving and decision-making capabilities, and the ability to solicit cooperation. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Must possess problem sensitivity; ability to interpret assessments to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, and identify the whole problem. Ability to communicate effectively in dealing with clients, families, nursing staff, and other health professionals. Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards the elderly is essential.

3. Need to be able to work in close contact with multiple types of personalities. Must be able to handle multiple priorities in a clam, productive manner. Some stress is experienced due to changing client acuity and spontaneous reactions to situations as they arise. The dynamics of working closely with client, client's family, physician, other members of the home care team, interdepartmental personnel, and the public facilitates a stressful environment. The nurse must display social sensitivity acting suitably in all situations, and adjusting behavior to fit the occasion and interpret how others are feeling.

4. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.

5. Must attend the work site per schedule.