Registered Nurse

Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauk County Health Care Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide registered or licensed practical nursing services for residents. Shifts include PM and NOC, with standard hours subject to change. The role emphasizes resident-centered care, collaboration with physicians, and adherence to nursing standards.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and an active RN license; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience with geriatric populations and CNAs supervision is valued.

Qualifications

• RN with an associate's degree in nursing required.
• RN license required.
• Gerontic nursing experience preferred (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Promote or restore residents' health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide physical and psychological support to residents and their families.
• Promote residents' independence with a resident-centered model of care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to standards and state nurse practice acts.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications and monitor responses.
• Assist with admission of new residents and supervise CNAs as appropriate.
• Accompany physicians on rounds and update on residents’ conditions.
• Document resident information in ECS and enter data in MDS as needed.
• Assist in developing resident care plans and monitor adherence.
• Record progress and changes in residents' condition to maintain clinical records.
• Monitor and record vital signs and document procedures and medications.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and answering call lights promptly.
• Prepare incident reports and participate in in-service training.
• Ensure policy adherence by staff and aid with inventory of supplies.

Skills

Geriatric nursing experience

Nursing assessment and care planning

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

CNAs supervision and training

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Charting System (ECS)

MDS documentation

Job description

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of the residents at the Sauk County Health Care Center!

Whether you're looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Sauk County Health Care Center is where you can build a more rewarding career. We are looking for someone who has the desire to provide care for the elderly and be a part of the Health Care Center Team.

The purpose of the Staff Nurse is to perform registered nursing services or licensed practical nursing services at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
Hiring for: PM (2:30pm to 11:00pm) or NOC (10:30pm to 7:00am) shifts.

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

• Promote or restore resident's health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide physical and psychological support to residents and their families.
• Promote resident’s independence by establishing a resident centered model approach to all aspects of nursing care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards of practice; measuring health outcomes against resident’s goals and standards; following nursing home’s philosophy and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and any other governing agency.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications to residents by all approved routes while monitoring for resident’s physical and mental response to medications and treatments.
• Assist with admission of new residents by determining resident’s special nursing needs and assigns tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as appropriate.
• Provide assistance and guidance to nursing assistants on procedures, treatments, and equipment. Evaluate CNAs work performance and completes performance evaluations. Recommend subordinates' discipline/discharge.
• Accompany physicians on medical rounds and update physicians regarding resident’s medical conditions.
• Document resident information into the Electronic Charting System (ECS) to provide continuity of care and will also enter information into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) system as needed and/or requested.
• Assist in developing resident care plans and assures adherence by the interdisciplinary team daily.
• Record weekly and/or monthly, resident progress or change in condition in order to maintain resident’s clinical record.
• Monitor and record vital signs. Records resident procedures, treatments and medications as required by state and federal regulations.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and other ADLs, and help to answer call lights on the unit in a timely manner.
• Prepare accident/incident reports for residents and staff.
• Participate in in-service training to maintain knowledge of current facility, state and federal regulations and requirements.
• Assure policy and procedure adherence by staff of facility.
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medication.
• Account for narcotics and resident money and valuables.
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Working Hours

Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Reimbursement for such additional hours are subject to state and federal regulations.

Minimum Training and Education

Required Associate's degree in Nursing

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nursing (RN) License

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Nursing experience with the geriatric population

2 years of nursing experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

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