Registered Nurse- Long Term Care (Hillside Manor)

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Job Title:

Registered Nurse- Long Term Care (Hillside Manor)

Cost Center:

351011295 Beaver Dam-NH-Hillside Manor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

8-hour day shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

***May be eligible for sign-on bonus***

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse Long Term Care is accountable for the provision and promotion of quality patient services and practices within the scope of the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, using technical and critical thinking skills and established standards to coordinate care of the residents and manage the facilities nursing staff.

Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assessment:

1. Assesses geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, and sensory and pain problems. Resident Care:

2. Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

3. Ensuring that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.

4. Provides leadership to staff by monitoring and participating in hourly rounding.

5. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident’s care plans.

6. Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

7. Processes physician’s orders in accordance with facility procedures. Communication:

8. Clearly and concisely reports and communicates with other team members.

9. Reports changes in resident status to RN Supervisor and other team members.

10. Participates with keeping family members/POA members updated on resident’s current condition.

11. Participates in care plan/admission/discharge/behavioral meeting for the residents.

12. Participates with making rounds with physicians, physician’s assistants, and nurse practitioners.

13. Notifies the resident’s physician when there is an incident involving the resident or change in the resident’s condition.

14. Communicates issues of concern to the Director of Nursing, RN Lead or RN Manager. Documentation:

15. Documents completely, accurately and timely according to department guidelines using Electronic Charting System (ECS).

16. Safeguards patient confidentiality in verbal, written and computer documentation.

Complies with corporate environmental policies and procedures:

17. Utilizes sound principles of body mechanics.

18. Uses standard precautions: uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), appropriate linen and waste disposal per policies and procedures.

19. Assures that staff operates in accordance with Federal and State Regulations. Leadership:

20. Understands and complies with departments hours and overtime.

21. Coaches and develops licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.

22. Leads and/or participates in implementation of change to provide high quality of care while maintaining cost effectiveness (Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) Programs).

23. Mentors staff in new roles.

24. Assists resident, families and staff in problem solving and conflict resolution.

25. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

26. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Assists the scheduler in coordinating staffing needs and updating the schedule as necessary.

2. Serves on appropriate organizational wide committees as appropriate.

3. Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

***May be eligible for sign-on bonus***

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.