Registered Nurse PM Shift

Clark, County of (WI); Town of Rib Lake (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County of Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor to oversee Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants on an assigned unit. You will manage patient care, respond to emergencies, and step in for the Nursing Director in their absence.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, WI RN licensure, and CPR certification, with at least two years of nursing experience. Leadership and communication skills are essential for staff supervision and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Two years of health or nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out administrative and patient care duties as directed.
• Abides by department policies and procedures and interprets them to personnel, patients, medical staff and public.
• Gives and receives reports.
• Assists supervisor with instruction and supervision of other nursing personnel.
• Assess patients’ needs, condition and care, and assists supervisor in developing nursing care plan.
• Admits and orients new patients and relatives. Reviews patients’ medical and social history.
• Periodically reviews and updates patient care plans.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes per facility policy.
• Provides professional nursing service for patients, following established policies and procedures.
• Takes and records vital signs; administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Attends continuing education workshops including CPR.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Communication

CPR certified

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Purpose of Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, responsible for direct and indirect care of residents on an assigned unit, assists with general management of the unit, responds to facility emergencies, complaints, and staffing issues. As the designated RN Supervisor, the individual assumes responsibility for the management of the facility in the absence of the Director of Nursing or Nursing Care Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed, and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Carries out administrative and patient care duties as directed.
• Abides by department policies and procedures and interprets them to personnel, patients, medical staff and public.
• Gives and receives reports.
• Assists supervisor with instruction and supervision of other nursing personnel, including LPN’s and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Assess patients’ needs, condition and care, and assists supervisor in developing nursing care plan for individual patients, including rehabilitative and restorative activities, and instruction in self-help.
• Admits and orients new patients and relatives. Checks identification. Checks physicians’ orders, transfer and admission information. Reviews patients’ medical and social history. Requisitions and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by patients’ physicians. Orders prescribed medications, requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Periodically reviews and updates patient care plans with supervisor or Clinical Reimbursement Specialist.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes per facility policy
• Provides professional nursing service for patients, following established policies and procedures.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor and Nurse Care Coordinator in management of the unit and supervision of personnel.
• Performs charting duties. Maintains narcotic records. Completes required unit charting.
• Discharges or transfers patients.
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Takes and records vital signs as required. Checks and gives medications, gives treatments, and performs other professional services as ordered or required.
• Gives emergency treatment when required, and notifies physician of emergency and takes and carries out physician’s orders.
• Assess and notifies physician of changes in patients condition, and unusual or abnormal observations.
• Periodically attends continuing education workshops including maintaining current certificates in CPR

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) year previous health or nursing experience.

Minimum Reasoning Ability Qualifications

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following language skills are essential for the Registered Nurse to possess.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Current Licensure in the State of WI as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR Certification.