Hybrid Rn Jobs in St Paul, MN (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Nurse, LPN or RN

Department: Health Services

Job Status: Full Time/Exempt-Salaried

Reporting Relationship: Nursing Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Typical Schedule: Primarily M-F Days. Must be willing and able to work flexible hours/days, (can work a hybrid schedule –remote and in-person). Responsible for emergency call rotation/on-call for one week every 6 weeks. 

Position Summary

The function of the nurse is to promote optimum health and wellbeing of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group home and apartment settings. The nurse works as a health advocate and supports the individual and interdisciplinary team. The nurse assists direct care staff in meeting regulations & licensing required for 245D state and federal compliance. All employees are expected to center, model, and champion Hammer’s core values: Person-Centered, Relational, Opportunistic and Stewardship.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Nursing Assessments
   • Monitor the health status of the individuals who have been assigned to your care.
   • Report changing health conditions to appropriate team members.
   • Triage health related concerns for individuals in a timely manner.
   • Arrange appropriate medical and remedial services and incorporate recommendations into the CSSP.
   • Develop a health care plan and incorporate it into the CSSP (Coordinated services & support plan) for ICF/DD programs.

1. Health Conditions and Wellness Education
   • Teach and counsel the individuals we serve, family members and staff in the areas of health and disease and promoting self-responsibility and independence whenever possible.

• Respond promptly to calls on the nurse emergency cell phone on a rotating basis.
• Advocate for an awareness of the needs and changing lifestyles on the developmentally disabled persons in the community.

1. Health and Safety Standards Protocols
• Abide by HIPPA and PHI regulations.

1. • Participate in the periodic review of the CSSP as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Assist in instructing the staff in medical related orientation classes and annual continuing education needs.

1. • Participate in infection control discussions and implementation across the organization.
   • Implement all health service policies and procedures in compliance with the state and/or federal regulations.

• Assist with the development of individual/household health or medical related protocols and procedures.        
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings/in services deemed mandatory.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with co-workers and administrative staff members.
• Serve as backup nursing support when “assigned” nurse is unavailable to assist within their assigned sites.
• Process paperwork promptly, accurately, and thoroughly with attention to detail.

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Minnesota.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing health services for people who have intellectual disabilities and other related conditions.

• Valid driver's license and driving record that meet the requirements of Hammer Residences insurance carrier.
• Must receive a MN DHS Background study clearance and show a negative Tuberculosis test result.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including fluency in English and proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel) and SharePoint.

• Requires strong organizational skills; frequently organizes multiple projects at once, good time management, close attention to detail, autonomy based on individuals’ health needs and proven ability to achieve assigned deadlines.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to confidentiality and customer service.

• Experience, ability, and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status.
• Adhere to a strong ethical code in compliance with organizational mission and values.
• Physical demands include frequent use of a telephone, frequent use of repetitive motion activities including typing on a computer keyboard and monitor, laptop or scanner and the ability to work for several hours at a time at a desk and computer. 
• Ability to bend and move to perform nursing head to toe assessment, evaluations, lifting, and to be able to complete skilled nursing tasks.

LPN

$54,500.00/annually

RN

$63,800.00/annually

Annual increase of $1,000 for BSN completion