Registered Nurse (RN) -NO WEEKENDS

United Community Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community Center in Greendale, WI, is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and manage care for elderly participants enrolled in the Family Care Program. You will perform initial physical assessments, review medical history, assess functional and nutritional status, and develop care plans updated every six months.

You will educate members and families, coordinate medical, nursing, home health services, and equipment, and act as a health consultant to social workers.

Qualifications

• Prepare initial assessment including physical exam, medical history, functional status, and nutrition.
• Ongoing risk management and health assessment per guidelines.
• Develop and revise care plans every six months.
• Provide health education to member and family/caregiver.
• Coordinate services including medical, nursing, home health, equipment and supplies.
• Serve as consultant to social worker regarding health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care for elderly participants in Family Care Program.
• Perform initial assessments and update care plans.
• Oversee medication management and patient education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet client needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and accident reports when necessary.
• Utilize basic computer tools and maintain professional communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written and spoken communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Google Forms

Job description

Coordinate and manage care for elderly participants enrolled in the Family Care Program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare initial assessment to include physical assessment, obtaining past and current medical history, functional abilities, and nutritional status.Ongoing risk management and health assessment according to guidelines set by the Milwaukee County Dept of Aging, clients’ needs, and level of care.Care plan development that needs to be revised every six months.Health education for the member and/or family and/or caretakerCoordination of services, including but not limited to medical, nursing, home health needs, services, equipment, and suppliesServe as a consultant to the social worker regarding all health care needs and concernsMedication managementKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google FormsDemonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize work.Demonstrates the ability to work as a team as well as independently.Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, clients, and the community.Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.Complete accident reports when necessary.An associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree is preferred. Must be certified as a Registered Nurse with the State of WisconsinMust have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Must be dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and have basic computer knowledge. Previous experience working with the elderly and disabled is seen as an advantage.A bilingual Spanish speaker is highly preferred but not required.WORKING CONDITIONS:The Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud.Position requires frequent walking, standing, going up and down the stairs, lifting, etc.Standard office equipment generally used includes Telephone, Personal Computer or Tablet, Printer/Photocopy Machine, Fax Machine, and CalculatorMay be required to lift up to 15 pounds.Must have access to reliable transportation to complete required client visits and other work-related travel throughout scheduled work hours, including on short notice. The number of visits varies based on client and program needs. Employees who drive a personal vehicle for work-related purposes must maintain a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle must be insured.