Description

Boundary Waters Care Center has immediate openings for registered nurses, full-time and part-time positions available. We are a vibrant care community located in Ely, Minnesota, dedicated to delivering the best short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care.  We offer our residents a full spectrum of health care services, from physical and occupational therapy to long-term care, with a dynamic team that provides 24-hour skilled nursing. 
Join our team in providing patient centered healthcare in a rewarding environment. BWCC offers competitive wages, benefits,  flexibility in scheduling and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

The staff nurse will assist in planning, directing, and participation in providing appropriate resident services and other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.  Administer medication & treatments in accordance to facility procedure and accepted nursing standards as per physician orders.  Assure that the status of each resident's medication regimen is accurately documented. Recognize signs & symptoms of change of condition & reports all changes in a timely manner.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  Must be able to make independent decisions in the best interest of the residents and the organization.  Must be a current Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.

• KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES
   Clinical Processes & Procedures
•  Ensure that resident’s charts are updated and free of errors.
• Openly communicate with the Medical Director and DON relating to resident diagnoses and treatment plans.
•  Assist with continuing education meetings for nursing staff.
•  Collaborate with the clinical team in establishing a treatment plan.
•  Coordinates the treatment plan for short term clients which may include completions of the RAI assessment, care plan development, facilitating care conferences and summarizing clinical team interventions; provides appropriate oral or written documentation to external payer.
•  Provide direct resident care following the treatment plan, this may include tasks such as administering medication, etc.
   Staffing
•  Makes walking rounds between shifts and whenever necessary to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of resident care, staff regulations and efficiency of service.
•  Demonstrate leadership ability and management skills through fair decision making, dependability and reasonable expectations.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.