Registered Nurse

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program for registered nurses
• Must possess a current license as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin
• Experience or training in geriatric or long-term care nursing is preferred
• Must be currently trained in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (CPR and AED)
• Good communication and management skills
• Must have an acceptable criminal background check

Reports To:

The RN is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing. The RN is responsible for supervising the nursing assistants and LPN’s.

Essential Job Functions:

Functions as a team leader on assigned units guiding and directing the delivery of nursing care by non-professionals and LPNs. Adheres to the Board of Nursing Standards of Practice for RNs. Performs all job functions in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.

Specific Job Duties:

Assesses resident needs:

• Collects data and records observations/cares given according to the established protocol.
• Reports changes in resident physical/mental conditions to the Nurse Managers and physicians, updates families and documents such.
• Consults with Nurse Manager and/or physicians regarding resident needs.
• Assists LPN with resident concerns and assessments and documents these assessments as indicated.
• Accompanies physicians on their rounds when needed, providing updates on resident conditions.

Assists in the planning and evaluation of nursing care:

• Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans.
• Responsible for the accurate transcription of physician orders.
• Participates in various nursing and department planning committees as appropriate.
• Participates in Quality Assurance audits and peer reviews as indicated.

Implements basic nursing care based on individual care plans:

• Guides, directs, and supervises nursing care given by nursing assistants and practical nurses.
• Functions as a team leader on assigned wing.
• Administers unit dose medication and treatments per physician orders.
• Reviews resident behaviors and participates in behavior intervention management as necessary.
• Assists residents in social adjustments encouraging independence when possible.
• Encourages and assists residents in maintaining family, community, and peer relationships.
• Assists with admissions and discharges as appropriate.
• Uses proper body mechanics in completing transfers and lifting as required.
• Maintains records in accordance with facility policies and State/ Federal regulations.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate, follows through making sure tasks are completed. Documents as indicated.

Assists in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment:

• Monitors for fire/safety hazards and assists with investigative processes and corrective actions.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills.
• Assures standard precautions and infection control practices are consistently used.
• Ensures the Nursing team maintains privacy and resident rights at all times.
• Reports any allegations of suspected verbal or physical abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to supervisor immediately.
• Conducts investigations pertaining to potential Vulnerable Adult violations and notifies the Common Entry Point in accordance with the Vulnerable Adult Act.
• Maintains a cooperative working attitude with co-workers, supervisors and other departments.
• Communicates all resident and/or staff issues that may directly impact the nursing department/facility to Director of Nursing/ Designee.
• Performs related duties as required by the supervisor in conformance with Christian Community Homes and Services Policies and Procedures.

Maintains job knowledge/education:

• Participates in education programs to maintain competence and satisfactory job performance.
• Attends scheduled training seminars, meetings, and inservices as appropriate.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.
• Participates as a member of facility committees as requested.
• Read all new facility policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of the same.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Manually lift 30-50 pounds

Pay: $37.00-$50.00 per hour depending on years of experience.