Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse - Assisted Living (RN - AL) to provide care, administer medication, and provide advice and emotional support to residents. RN-ALs have completed an approved nursing program, or an associate degree in nursing, or are pursuing state licensing. RNs are able to work in a wide range of areas of the community, are sensitive and respectful, and are passionate about helping those in need.

What You'll Do

Provide Care

• Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing

• Supporting residents with medication; taking medication, opening containers, opening prepackaged medication, reading medication labels for residents, observing residents taking medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.

• Operating and monitoring medical equipment

• Performing and analyzing diagnostic tests

• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse

Communicate

• Contributing to and setting up residents' care plans

• Provide emotional support, consult, and to serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones

• Partner with, and improve working relationships, with doctors and healthcare providers

• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor

What You'll Bring

Experience & Education

• Associates degree or higher, focused on advancement into medical services, or similar, preferred

• 3-5 years of Public Health experience with completion or readiness to apply for a certification administered by the National Board of Public Health Examiners, preferred

• CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)

• Previous experience in long-term care preferred

• Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse Licensure required

Engagement

• Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish

• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills

• Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents

Location Information

The Wellstead of Rogers & Diamondcrest is a beautiful community in Rogers, MN, with more than 230 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.