Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN)

Valley View Healthcare and Rehab- Houston, MN

Valley View Healthcare & Rehab is a 45 bed private, non-profit Long Term Care facility which first opened its doors in 1967. Our mission is focused on the individual served and their needs each and every day. All people are unique and valuable to our society and we treat them with love, care and respect.
Valley View is currently recruiting for the Registered Nurse position:

Examples of Duties Performed by the RN:
  • Administers nursing care to the residents as needed.
  • Treatments and medications as directed by the physician and according to the facility's policies.
  • Assists in the care plan process - development and/or changes must be reviewed and approved by an RN.
  • Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in general physical and/or mental conditions of residents.
  • Communicates with the physician as indicated.
  • Communicates with the pharmacy as indicated.
  • Attends and participates in in-services, meetings, and continuing education classes as required.
  • Practices verbally and by example effective communication skills.
  • Explains to residents and families’ new MD orders and any questions about nursing care being provided to residents.
  • Knows and abides by facility policies.
  • Knows and abides by State and Federal regulations.
  • Must be willing and able to take direction from Supervisor and give direction to department employees

Qualifications for the RN:
  • Must have current licensure in the state of Minnesota as a registered nurse
  • Must have experience in long-term care
  • Must enjoy geriatric residents and understand their special needs
  • Must be able to work productively with the Administrator, department heads, and Director of Nursing
  • Must understand regulations in long term care facilities and have basic understanding of the nursing home industry
  • Must possess articulate written and oral communication skills in English
 
Valley View Healthcare and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against people of all races, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Full job description available upon request.

    Application For Employment

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    Employment Understanding (Please Read and Agree)

    It is the policy of Valley View Nursing Home of Houston, inc. to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in the administration of personnel practices such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. The facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, martial status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, sex, age, handicap (except where sex, age, or physical condition is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, religion, status with regard to Public Assistance, or any other protected class required by Federal/State/Local law.

    I voluntarily give the institution the right to make a thorough investigation of my past employment and activities, agree to cooperate in such investigation and release from all liability or responsibility of all persons, companies or corporations supplying such information. I consent to take the physical examination and such future physical examinations as may be required by this institution at such times and places as the institution shall designate. I understand that an offer of employment may be contingent on passing the physical examination which relates to the essential job duties I would be required to perform.

    I understand that my employment is at will, and that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause. I also understand that my employment may be terminated for any misstatement or omission of fact appearing on this application form.

    If employed, I will be required to complete and Employment Verification Form (I-9), and within three days show satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

    Please Indicate Days and Hours You Are Available For Work (Be Specifc)

    Availability Record
    If your availability changes, it is your responsibility to fill in an "Availability Care" indicating the changes. Such changes will be effective, then, for any future employment.
    I understand that emergency conditions may require me to temporarily work shifts other than the one for which I am applying and agree to such scheduling change as directed by my department head or administrator of this institution.

    Dear Applicant

    Valley View Nursing Home, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, is required to compile statistics on the race/ethnicity, sex and disability of all applicants.  This information will be used to monitor the facilities' progress with its equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. Providing the information requested on this letter is strictly volunary. It is kept confidential and will not be used in any way to evalute your qualifications for employment.