Registered Nurse (RN) of Special Needs Residential Services

Providing service to special needs residents and training direct care staff in multiple residential settings.  Responsible for assessing the patient’s needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan and evaluating and adjusting the plan as needed. Working with a multidisciplinary team to identify goals and helping resident's achieve success toward those goals.

Mora, MN 55051, USA

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Part-Time

Overview: Providing service to special needs residents and training direct care staff in multiple residential settings.&nbsp; Responsible for assessing the patient&rsquo;s needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan and evaluating and adjusting the plan as needed. Working with a multidisciplinary team to identify goals and helping resident's achieve success toward those goals.
Responsibilities: &middot; Assess and develop patient&rsquo;s nursing needs.<br />&middot; Monitor and record patient progress.<br />&middot; May assist with examinations and procedures.<br />&middot; Administer medications as prescribed by physician.<br />&middot; Train others in safely administering medications as prescribed by physicians.<br />&middot; May perform nursing procedures and emergency care for residents.<br />&middot; Coordinate patient care with care team, outside providers and agencies, and family members.<br />&middot; Provide health education, including self-care and wellness issues, to patients and their families.<br />&middot; Serve as an advocate on behalf of patients.<br />&middot; Supervise the maintenance of current health, medical and insurance records on each resident.<br />&middot; Maintain current MN registration/certification and CPR/first aid training and meet yearly CEU requirements as needed.<br />&middot; Follow agency policy and remain compliant with DHS licensing standards.<br />&middot; Inform appropriate management of pertinent medical findings and recommendations.<br />&middot; Schedule routine physicals, medical and dental exams as needed; may accompany resident on appointments.<br />&middot; Promote personal safety and a safe environment for participants and co-workers.<br />. Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies<br />&middot; Assure program participant privacy is maintained by being knowledgeable and following HIPAA privacy and security regulations.<br />&middot; Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: <p><span data-contrast="auto">Education/Experience:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:479,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:30}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Minnesota</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum of one (1) year of&nbsp;special needs&nbsp;experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Language/Communication Skills:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:479,&quot;335559737&quot;:30}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;effectively,&nbsp;both&nbsp;orally&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;writing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:4,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;population&nbsp;of&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;by&nbsp;using&nbsp;tact,&nbsp;diplomacy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;flexibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Mathematical Skills:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:479,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Basic&nbsp;math&nbsp;skills&nbsp;are&nbsp;required&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;position.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reasoning Skills:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:479,&quot;335559737&quot;:30}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Analytical</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creative problem&nbsp;solving</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Decision&nbsp;making</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Independent&nbsp;judgment</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Negotiating/Mediating</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1199,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Other Skills/Requirements:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:479,&quot;335559737&quot;:30}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to pass&nbsp;MN DHS and national criminal file background checks</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Valid&nbsp;driver&rsquo;s&nbsp;license&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;driving&nbsp;record.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated competency working with program&rsquo;s program participants/residents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Confidentiality</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:30,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1199,1200],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Organizational and time management skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Computer&nbsp;experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul>