POSITION/JOB SUMMARY:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural, critical access setting. The RN will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients across the lifespan. This position requires strong clinical skills, the ability to handle a variety of patient conditions, and the flexibility to work in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment typical of a critical access hospital.

Shift Differentials:

Night: $3.50/hr
Weekend: $2.50/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patient Care:

• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Monitor patient vital signs, assess conditions, and report changes to the provider.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, intravenous monitoring, and other basic medical treatments.
• Collect specimens for lab tests and perform basic lab testing as needed.

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Communicate patient concerns and progress to the healthcare team to ensure appropriate care.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
• Responsible for keeping an open, professional line of communication for good working relationships with facility staff.
• Critical Care:
  • Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking skills and nursing protocols.
• Administrative and Clinical Support:
  • Ensure that all patient charts, records, and documentation are accurate and complete.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality following hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
  • Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
  • Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Quality Improvement & Compliance:

• Attends a minimum of 75% of nursing staff meetings.
• Assist with audits and reporting to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
• Knowledgeable of patient and resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients and residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, resident, employee, and operations data.
  • Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from any sort of harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
  • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, patients, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and/or concerns.
  • Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
  • Completes requirements for in-service and annual training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in nursing or a closely related field. Must possess at least one of the following: full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the State of Minnesota, evidence of NCLEX-RN exam pass, OR CGFNS (aka TruMerit) Certification.

Benefits Offered for 48+ hours (.6 FTE)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings (HSA)
• Supplemental Insurances
• Retirement (401a/457 Plan) 
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee Sick & Safety Leave
• Extended Illness Bank

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment. JHMS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.