About this role
The primary purpose of this job is to utilize advanced nursing skills to assess, promote and educate nursing staff in the nursing programs defined to give quality care to our residents. To implement and monitor quality metrics, standards of care, policy and regulatory compliance and when issues are identified to work with the quality assurance team on quality improvement activities. To institute and maintain quality data measurements and goals.
This position generally works Monday through Friday day shift, but must have flexibility to include evenings and weekends, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Minnesota Registered Nurse Licensure with no restrictions 2 years RN experience in a health care facility Experience in health assessment and providing education to nursing staff in quality care and case management Experience in developing quality metrics and quality improvement initiatives Ability to develop quality management and performance improvement plans A high level of problem solving and critical thinking skills Considerable knowledge in the areas of triage, health assessment, treatment modalities, medications, management of chronic illness, psychiatric and mental health conditions Competent with electronic record keeping and charting Current BLS or CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Veterans Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality Experience in or with chemical dependency, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders Considerable knowledge of infection control and the quality assurance performance improvement process in DOMS facilities Experience auditing and evaluating quality programs and completing pre and post-survey (VA, MDH) for regulatory compliance with a team
Physical Requirements:
Perform a variety of movements throughout the day such as walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling
Additional Requirements:
This position requires successful completion of the following:
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check. A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Why Work for Us The Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings is a tranquil, cozy community about 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul twin cities. The beautiful, 128 acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River. Hastings is a 179 bed domiciliary facility which focuses on high quality service to our Veterans in the areas of rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
Important: Must apply online at the State of MN, Job ID 12888 to be considered for this position. Apply online by May 16, 2017 at the State of Minnesota Careers website.
http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers