Required Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Current and active RN license registered with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• CPR certified.
• Working knowledge of the computer programs and Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding system utilized at Mother of Mercy.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in affecting/directing patient care in Long Term Care (LTC) setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of long term care experience with at least 1 year of MDS experience.
• 2 years of effective leadership or management experience.
• Basic understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and third party payer programs.

Job Summary: Provide, direct, and oversee nursing care provided to residents on an assigned care unit as a salaried, exempt professional.  This position requires advanced knowledge of nursing and effective compliant administrative practices.  This position is responsible for resident assessments, care planning, and the direction of staff. It requires the consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion to provide and ensure the delivery of high quality care to residents through effective management of systems and staff. This position reports to the DON and is part of a supervisory team that meets regularly with the Administrator and C.E.O. to ensure effective management of human and material resources, as well as high quality care, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance at Mother of Mercy.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

• Ensure fulfillment of resident care plans, both in the capacity as a Registered Nurse, and in the management of staff and systems.
• Conduct proper, regular, and timely evaluation of physical and mental condition of each resident and report same through Minimum Data Set (MDS) system as required by federal and state requirements and guidelines.
• Represent and provide nursing leadership at resident care conferences.
• Provide direct care to residents as necessary, including circumstances relating to staff shortage and for staff training purposes.
• Develop and manage necessary communications to residents, families, staff, physicians, supervisors, other departments and outside entities including vendors and contractors.
• Exercise authority to investigate, resolve, and properly report complaints or incidents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Effectively direct and manage nursing services and staff including RN’s, LPN’s, TMA’s, NA/R’s and others on an assigned floor or unit, including apportioning the work and scheduling of staff, determining the methods, techniques, practices to be used, and the type of materials, machinery, equipment and supplies to be used at Mother of Mercy.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance for the purpose of coaching and taking disciplinary action, as necessary, and to recommend promotions or changes in status.
• Mediate staff disputes and clarify staff misunderstandings to ensure effective teamwork and positive resident oriented outcomes.
• Provide feedback regarding new hires and termination of current staff.
• Work with DON to provide on-call and on-site direction to staff as part of a call and coverage rotation system.
• Chair or serve on a minimum of one Quality Assurance (QA) committee related to resident and/or staff issues.
• Be dependable in performing tasks, duties, attendance and as example for others.
• Demonstrates teamwork through attitude, assistance, and cooperative approach to working with residents, visitors, staff, supervisors, and to ensure necessary on-site and on-call nursing oversight and supervision.
• Satisfactorily perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Actively engage in organizational and department plans and budgets through identification of goals and necessary resources for effective management of assigned care unit, and manage unit to help effectuate or control the budget.
• Provides leadership to staff, particularly on assigned care unit, in respect to organizational goals with emphasis on those related to quality of care and safety.
• Must be able to meet Environmental and Physical Demands of job in attached Statement.

Effective and satisfactory performance related to this job description includes employee compliance with laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to Mother of Mercy and to the employee. Employee is required to conform behavior to Mother of Mercy policies, practices, and this job description that may be changed from time to time at the sole discretion of Mother of Mercy. This “at will” position has been classified as Non-Exempt.

Position PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 Not at all   0%

Occasionally 1-22%

Frequently 34-66%

Continuously 67-100%

1. On the average work

day this job requires:

A. Sit Frequently            

B. Stand Continuously                 

C. Walk Continuously    

1. This job requires:

A. Bend Continuously        

B. Squat Continuously          

C. Crawl Occasionally              

D. Climb Height up to 3 ft    Occasionally

E. Reach above shoulder level Occasionally  

F. Kneel Occasionally              

G. Balance Continuously            

H. Push/Pull Continuously                

I. Twist Continuously                  

1. Required to carry:

A. Up to 10 lbs. Continuously            

B. 11-24 lbs. Continuously            

C. 25-35 lbs. Frequently  

D. 36-40 lbs. Occasionally        

E. Over 50 lbs. Occasionally       

1. On the job you lift:

A. Up to 10 lbs. Continuously

B. 11-24 lbs. Continuously

C. 25-35 lbs. Continuously  

D. 36-40 lbs. Occasionally        

E. Over 50 lbs. Occasionally        

1. On the job, use of the feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls is required. Left, Right, Both Feet are required

1. On the job, use of the hands for repetitive action such as the following is required.

Simple Grasping, Firm Grasping and Fine Manipulation IS required.

1. This job requires:

A. Working on unprotected heights. No     

B. Around motorized moving equipment. Yes         

C. Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity. No                  

D. Working in confined spaces. No            

E. Cleaning up pet feces. Yes            

F. Driving automatic equipment. No                  

G. Ability to speak and hear ( may use corrective devices). Yes            

H. Near vision acuity or corrected to near vision acuity. Yes          

Environmental Demands

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• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases
• Exposure to hazardous substances
• Exposure to bodily fluids
• Exposure to infectious agents
• Exposure to latex, vinyl and plastics

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)