To assess, prescribe, perform, and document independent nursing practices within Care Chexx LLC’s recuperative care facility for homeless adult males and females.
Position Summary:
As a Registered Nurse at Care Chexx LLC's recuperative care facility for homeless adult males and females, you will be responsible for assessing, prescribing, performing, and documenting independent nursing practices. Patients referred from hospitals and medical clinics must be ambulatory. Your role will involve carrying out medical director orders, assisting with diagnostic and treatment procedures, and providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Additionally, you will coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to patients, their families, health professionals, and other relevant parties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor patients' conditions by documenting vital signs, observing behavior, and taking corrective or emergency action if needed.
- Provide physical comfort to patients through personal care and administration of medications as ordered.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures by preparing patients, explaining procedures, and collecting specimens such as blood.
- Offer emotional support to patients, explaining treatment plans and encouraging open communication.
- Administer prescribed treatments, including wound care and other technical procedures.
- Educate patients about their care plans, medications, and home care instructions.
- Assess and triage patients' needs based on physical, behavioral, and psychological observations.
- Prescribe nursing interventions to address patient care needs.
- Act as an advocate for patients, coordinating care resources and addressing barriers to recovery.
- Respond to emergencies, providing immediate care and notifying appropriate medical personnel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Two-year associate degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing is preferred.
- Experience: None required.
- Certifications/Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Minnesota or a permit to practice professional nursing as issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Work Environment:
- Primarily operates within a recuperative care facility serving homeless adults.
- Patients referred from hospitals and medical clinics must be ambulatory.
- Frequent standing and walking for patient care activities.
- Regular physical tasks, such as bending and stooping.
- Exposure to infectious diseases, complex health conditions, and emotional stress due to patient traumas.
- Use of medical equipment such as monitors and oxygen systems.
- Direct contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, including those with infectious or other complex health conditions.
Care Chexx LLC workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Additionally, all personnel are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against Hepatitis B upon hire.
Internal/External Relationships & Impact on Services/Operations:
- Engage daily with patients to provide care and education.
- Collaborate with medical director, public health nurses, case managers, and community resources.
- Communicate with medical director, patients, state and federal agencies to discuss progress and care plans.
- Quality performance ensures improved patient outcomes and enhanced community trust in Care Chexx LLC's services.
$44.88 - $50.79 per hour