Our small group home agency is seeking a part-time (approx 4-8 hours per week) RN nurse manager. United Chapters Living operates 2 group homes (max 4 residents each) in Bloomington and Minneapolis. We are passionate about providing above and beyond care for our residents to help them gain further independence in their lives. We particularly focus on young adults with disabilities transitioning into adulthood who need support in their home environment. Do you have a passion for working with individuals experiencing mental illness? Do you want to support individuals in a community setting helping them gain independence and live life to it's fullest? Then this might be the position for you.
Why work for us?
- We are a small dedicated team who work together for the betterment of our residents' lives. The owners of the company are highly invested and involved; they work harder than anyone to keep things running well.
- Low client load: Are you tired of feeling like you can't give each patient the time they deserve? Working in a community setting like ours means having a small number of long-term clients with whom you can build a relationship and really work toward life-long health goals-and still be around to see the results!
Job Duties:
The nurse supervisor oversees unlicensed personnel performing care for residents in a group home setting. The nurse will oversee 3 individuals care plans and train staff accordingly. The nurse supervisor will also oversee 2 licensed professionals providing care to other residents and their unlicensed professionals.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing:
- Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters.
- Develops/follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
- Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
- Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
- Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
- Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system and environment.
- Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system and physical/emotional status.
- Medication administrations.
- Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences.
- Communicates effectively and in accordance with agency requirements:
- Reports significant changes in client status to the physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
- Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Documents legibly and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards.
- Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers:
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
- Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety.
- Participates in ongoing, professional self-development:
- Participates in all mandatory education per agency guidelines.
- Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
- Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for addtional training (pediatrics, infusion, specialized equipment etc.).
- Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by the RN Case Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Licensed as an RN in the state of MN
- Compassion for individuals living with mental illness
- Ability to maintain nursing documentation in keeping with the standards of an Assisted Living License in MN
- Previous experience supervising unlicensed personnel preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Patient Care Nursing Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
