Job description

This RN nursing position will oversee the medical needs of individuals who live in community residential support homes, that are licensed under Minnesota department of human services statutes 245D. Lakes Homes is a corporate foster care provider, providing program services to adults with developmental disabilities and related conditions in homes of 1-4 individuals in each home.

As a nurse for Lakes Homes, you will complete in home medical assessments and guide unlicensed staff to follow through with nursing and physician orders. You will accompany individuals to appointments, complete medication/treatment orders and instruct staff in new medication or treatment procedures for individuals. You will work closely with medical providers and communicate with guardians and county case managers regarding health concerns. You will be responsible for maintaining current nursing notes on individuals.

You will oversee any medical cares and medication protocols in the homes. You will teach direct care staff, (DSP's) to be competent at giving medications and performing prescribed treatments. You will complete observed skills assessments to ensure that direct care staff demonstrate the ability to perform procedures consistent with Lakes Homes' policies and procedures, as well as those meeting requirements under your Minnesota nursing license; including but not limited to Blood pressures, home physical therapy, glucometer checks, ear care, nail care, peri care, AFO's TED socks, hearing aids, dentures and splints, reporting incidents and documenting narrative logs and Medication Administration Records. Competency documentation is completed and filed in personnel training files.

You will attend and participate in team meetings, aka care conferences and regular Lakes Homes’ staff meetings.

You will be responsible for communicating with pharmacies regarding new medications or medication changes, as well as the routine filling of prescribed medications. You will work with medical supply providers for supplies and equipment needed for the day to day cares of the individuals who need them.

You will work with other nursing personnel at Lakes Homes, direct care staff, coordinators, and managers. You will report directly to the executive administrator as your supervisor.

You will be expected to be flexible with your schedule, to meet the needs of the individuals we serve, but primary hours will be Monday through Friday.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Flexible schedule; 40 hours per week, Paid sick time, Paid vacation, Holiday pay for 10 paid holidays

Ability to pass a Minnesota Netstudy criminal background study (Required)
BLS Certification (Preferred)
RN Minnesota license (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Detroit Lakes, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with people with disabilities?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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