Registered Nurse (RN) -NO WEEKENDS

United Community Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Nurse to coordinate and manage care for elderly participants in the Family Care Program. This is a full-time position involving assessment, care planning, and service coordination to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care for seniors.

The role requires an RN licensed in Wisconsin, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Proficiency with basic computer tools and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor in nursing; RN license required in Wisconsin
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in multicultural settings; dependable and organized

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial assessments including physical, 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, family, or caretaker
• Coordinate medical, nursing, home health services and equipment
• Consult with social workers on health care needs and concerns
• Manage medications for participants

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Excel & Word basic

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

RN license Wisconsin

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Family Care - Milwaukee , WI 53204, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Job Category: Nurse, Coordinate and manage care for elderly participants enrolled in the Family Care Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare 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 caretaker
• Coordination of services, including but not limited to medical, nursing, home health needs, services, equipment, and supplies
• Serve as a consultant to the social worker regarding all health care needs and concerns
• Medication management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Forms
• Demonstrates 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.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree is preferred. Must be certified as a Registered Nurse with the State of Wisconsin
• Must 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 Calculator
• May 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.