Registered Nurse Supervisor

Job Summary A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to support local communities and be a part of the Health Care Center Team. The purpose of the Registered Nurse Supervisor is to direct nursing services at the Sauk County Health Care Center and promote or restore residents’ health by monitoring and recording vital signs. Responsibilities Provide physical and psychological support to residents and their families. Promote residents’ 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 residents’ goals and standards; following nursing home 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 residents’ physical and mental response to medications and treatments. Assist with admission of new residents by determining residents’ special nursing needs and assigning tasks to Registered Nurses (RNs). Accompany physicians on medical rounds and update physicians regarding residents’ medical conditions. Train, direct, monitor, advise, evaluate, promote and discipline RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Document resident information into the Electronic Charting System (ECS) to provide continuity of care; enter information into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) system as needed and/or requested. Assist in developing resident care plans and assure adherence by the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis. Supervise emergency preparedness drills. Record weekly and/or monthly resident progress or change in condition. Prepare accident/incident reports for residents and staff. Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and ADLs; respond to call lights on the unit in a timely manner. Transcribe physician orders. Account for narcotics and resident money and valuables. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Experience with the geriatric population. Application Apply Online. #J-18808-Ljbffr