Pelican Valley Senior Living seeks an RN or LPN to join our team.
- 10pm-6:30am
- Part Time at 32 hours per pay period
- Every other weekend and holiday
- Starting wage for RN is $34.48/hour and LPN is $26.52/hour
- $5/hour shift differential
- We pay double time for holidays worked
- Generous Time Off
- Retirement 4% matching after 1 year for qualified employees
Pelican Valley Senior Living is a three building senior living community in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. We have a 33 bed care center, and two distinct assisted living communities that provide enhanced assisted living services and memory care assisted living. We have been a proud member of the Pelican Rapids community for more than 70 years.Scope•Responsible for organizing, developing, and directing skilled nursing services in accordance with the standards and practice of nursing, state and federal regulations, and Pelican Valley Senior Living's policies and procedures.•Responsible for working with the team to implement and manage the clinical staff and program to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and services consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices. Performs assessments upon resident admission and creates and monitors a resident care plan.•Works closely with the patient and with various members of other departments such as nursing, activities, dietary, housekeeping, social services, patients and families, and the medical community. •Must have flexibility in schedule to fulfill an on-call rotation if required and be available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone.•Assure that the highest degree of quality care, customer service, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.Pelican Valley Culture PledgeThe Pelican Valley culture comes alive through the culture of our community - in the way we think, the things we do, the structures we design, and the practices we follow.As employees of this community, our commitment is to act in accordance with these principles which are aligned with the Pelican Valley culture, the values of this community, and my personal values.I value all the employees at this community. They can expect from me, and I from them, the following behaviors, attitudes and practices:As co-workers, we are: -On time and ready for work and take full responsibility for our duties-Honest and truthful with each other-Open and direct with our communications-Good listeners and consider the opinions of others -Respectful of our differences; honoring and valuing each person's contributions-Team players, supporting and helping each other-Self-starters bringing positive attitudes/energy/fun to the workplace-Healthy; emotionally and physicallyTo create and maintain this community as a best place to work, I commit to the following and I expect the same from all employees:We value a workplace where:-The compassionate care of our residents/clients and their families comes first-New co-workers are welcomed and supported-Knowledge, job skills and continuous learning is championed-Talents are allowed to shine -Gratitude and appreciation is shared with each other-Professional appearance and language is expected-Innovations, ideas and suggestions are shared freely Leadership Competencies•Accountability and Trust - Relentless about accomplishing company priorities. Identifies what needs to be done and proactively takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals. Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and striving for excellence in performance to company strategies and goals. Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others and demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility, confidentiality and commitment of service.•Customer First Attitude - Makes the customer experience a primary focus of one's actions; is accessible and provides prompt service. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial customer relationships. Quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust.•Communication and Emotional Intelligence - Adopts communication styles appropriate to the listeners and situation. Listens actively, asks questions, clarifies points and rephrases others' statements to check mutual understanding. Modifies communication in response to feedback from listeners. Demonstrates an ability to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, and of others. Can control and filter emotions in a constructive way. Expresses feelings clearly and directly. Balances feelings with reason, logic, and reality. Demonstrates an appreciation of the differences in how others feel about things.•Managing Performance - Sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit. Works with employees to set and communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable. Maintains methods to track employees' progress and performance. Provides specific performance feedback as soon as possible after the event or action.•Managing Conflict - Identifies and analyzes problems: distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions. Works effectively with others to resolve conflicts in a constructive way that builds the relationship and drives results.•Mentor Others - Shares knowledge, experience and wisdom to support and advise individuals to reach their full potential. Promotes career development and assists individuals to manage their own growth.Education and Experience Required•Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota and requires current CPR certification. •Must complete and pass a state required background study.•Must have strong assessment skills, good organizational skills, and strong problem-solving skills.•This position requires an ability to work effectively with co-workers as a team and individually. •Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.•Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents and visitors. Key Responsibilities •Supervise Personnel - Interview, train, orientate, evaluate, recognize and discipline staff as needed. This includes providing day to day work direction and problem solving as issues or conflicts arise. Continually communicates expectations with staff. Ensures staff complies with online education training. Follow organizational Human Resource policies. Develop and maintain staffing and scheduling systems reflecting quality, cost, and appropriateness, based on workload, skills, availability of support services, infection control issues, and safety considerations. Assist in providing regular staff meetings and ongoing employee educational and development opportunities which meet regulatory requirements and increase knowledge. Create and maintain a work environment for employees that is conducive to high productivity and morale. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with employees.•Clinical Management - Implement and maintain specific clinical standards for the facility. Follow the steps of the nursing process: Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices. Manage and monitor the clinical components of the medical record for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate patient clinical needs with other patient care services both within and outside the facility. Work with the patient and family to obtain needed services and refers to outside agencies and facilities as needed. Assure that staff clearly understands and follow all patient care procedures and inform staff of any changes in the patient's plan of care. Share patient and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.•Direct Patient Care - Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient's care and safety. Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. Teaching, supervising and counseling the patient and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient.•Patient Living - Create and maintain an environment that achieves high quality care (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) of patients and maintain their independence and dignity to the highest degree possible within the Knute Nelson continuum. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all patients.•Relationships with Outside Constituencies - Promote a spirit of cooperation with all regulatory organizations managing with an expectation of appropriate compliance and corrective measures. Coordinate clinical care with other health care professionals inside and outside Pelican Valley Senior Living.•Communication - Communicate effectively with patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.•Other Duties as Assigned - Serve on company committees as well as participating in industry events and committees as requested. Assist in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them. Works with supervisor to ensure that emergency procedures and practices are appropriate and up-to-date. Will assist in other areas of the building and/or other housing facilities as needed. Will assist with public education and marketing of the nursing program offered. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.Other DetailsExemption Status: Hourly Non-ExemptDirect Reports: Nursing Assistants, TMAsLeadership Received: RN Case Manager, Director of NursingDepartment: NursingDivision: Care Center
