What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Nursing Home Department position at KITTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION?
KH summary:
Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota. We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.
DEPARTMENT: Nursing Home
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Nursing - Nursing Home
SUPERVISES: None
STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
A Registered Nurse (RN) in long term care is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in a long-term care setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The registered nurse will also educate patients and their families about health management and support them in daily living activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with both patients and healthcare professionals.
- Experienced in patient assessment and care planning.
- Proficiency in medication administration and management.
- In-depth knowledge of body systems and functions to assess and manage patient health effectively.
- Knowledge of chronic disease management.
- Competence in wound care management and infection control practices.
- Knowledge of patient mobility assistance.
- Ability to educate patients on health maintenance.
- Strong communication with healthcare teams.
- High level of accuracy data entry; effective communication, and quality care.
- Comprehension and delivery of patient safety and healthcare ethics.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance and standards in long-term care
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of accredited nursing program for Registered Nurse.
- Current MN RN license.
- BLS certification.
- Experience in Long Term Care.
- Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting.
- Complete TB test within the first 4 weeks of employment.
JOB SCHEDULE/LOCATION(S):
- Hallock, MN
- Full-time
- 6:00 am – 2:30 pm or 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm or 10:00 pm – 6:00 am
- Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Long Term Care setting
WHY WORK FOR US:
Full-time/Part-time
- Medical - Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution.
- Dental - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
- Vision - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
- Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D.
- PTO/Extended Time Off.
- 403b plan - 3% employer match.
- Educational Scholarships.
- Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Shift differential pay.
- Cell phone discount.
