Dakota Alpha, a 20-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mandan that specializes and serves individuals with a traumatic brain injury, resulting in both physical and cognitive disabilities. Dakota Alpha is the only skilled nursing facility in North Dakota specializing in providing rehabilitation services for individuals with a brain injury.
At Dakota Alpha we believe in a person-centered approach, simply stated that: "every human being has something of value to contribute and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age or cognitive ability." We create a positive environment with control and choice in which the resident develops goals that help the resident gain confidence to master his/her own life. We expect that the resident will experience pitfalls, surprises and successes during the course of daily life.
Dakota Alpha is seeking a dependable, dedicated, passionate nurse to help our residents reach independence through providing dignity and respect.
RN or LPN responsibilities:
Directly reports to and is supervised by the DON.
Responsible for assuring that all healthcare and medical needs of the residents are met.
Ensure residents’ personal cares and hygiene are maintained and that residents are educated regarding their health care needs to enable them to direct others in caring for them upon discharge.
Display a courteous and respectful attitude towards all residents, families, and staff.
When the DON is not on duty, the nurse on duty is responsible for the monitoring, providing direction, and supervision of nursing personnel on duty during the assigned shift.
Administer medications and/or treatments in accordance with physician's orders and monitors for effectiveness/response.
Manage medications, supplies, and equipment including ordering, receiving, storing, and disposing of all items in accordance with policies and procedures.
Document nursing care using computerized medication administration and charting software.
Notification of attending physicians, and family members, and facility administration of significant changes in a resident's condition, and complete follow up action as necessary.
Perform additional nursing duties as required.
RN or LPN skills and requirements:
Current ND Nursing License.
Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
Desire to collaborate and work as an active, positive team member
Nursing Shifts Hours:
6:30am to 7pm and 6:30pm to 7am
PRN status
Would require for RN to pick up 1 shift per month.
Wages starting at $36/hr
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