Registered Nurse

Qualifications:

1. Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program for registered nurses
2. Must possess a current license as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin
3. Experience or training in geriatric or long-term care nursing is preferred
4. Must be currently trained in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (CPR and AED)
5. Good communication and management skills
6. Must have an acceptable criminal background check

Reports To:

The RN is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing. The RN is responsible for supervising the nursing assistants and LPN's.

Essential Job Functions:

Functions as a team leader on assigned units guiding and directing the delivery of nursing care by non-professionals and LPNs. Adheres to the Board of Nursing Standards of Practice for RNs. Performs all job functions in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.

Specific Job Duties:

Assesses resident needs:

1. Collects data and records observations/cares given according to the established protocol.
2. Reports changes in resident physical/mental conditions to the Nurse Managers and physicians, updates families and documents such.
3. Consults with Nurse Manager and/or physicians regarding resident needs.
4. Assists LPN with resident concerns and assessments and documents these assessments as indicated.

1. Accompanies physicians on their rounds when needed, providing updates on resident conditions.

Assists in the planning and evaluation of nursing care:

1. Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans.
2. Responsible for the accurate transcription of physician orders.
3. Participates in various nursing and department planning committees as appropriate.

1. Participates in Quality Assurance audits and peer reviews as indicated.

Implements basic nursing care based on individual care plans:

1. Guides, directs, and supervises nursing care given by nursing assistants and practical nurses.
2. Functions as a team leader on assigned wing.
3. Administers unit dose medication and treatments per physician orders.
4. Reviews resident behaviors and participates in behavior intervention management as necessary.
5. Assists residents in social adjustments encouraging independence when possible.
6. Encourages and assists residents in maintaining family, community, and peer relationships.
7. Assists with admissions and discharges as appropriate.
8. Uses proper body mechanics in completing transfers and lifting as required.
9. Maintains records in accordance with facility policies and State/ Federal regulations.
10. Delegates tasks as appropriate, follows through making sure tasks are completed. Documents as indicated.

Assists in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment:

1. Monitors for fire/safety hazards and assists with investigative processes and corrective actions.
2. Participates in fire and disaster drills.
3. Assures standard precautions and infection control practices are consistently used.
4. Ensures the Nursing team maintains privacy and resident rights at all times.
5. Reports any allegations of suspected verbal or physical abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to supervisor immediately.
6. Conducts investigations pertaining to potential Vulnerable Adult violations and notifies the Common Entry Point in accordance with the Vulnerable Adult Act.
7. Maintains a cooperative working attitude with co-workers, supervisors and other departments.
8. Communicates all resident and/or staff issues that may directly impact the nursing department/facility to Director of Nursing/ Designee.
9. Performs related duties as required by the supervisor in conformance with Christian Community Homes and Services Policies and Procedures.

Maintains job knowledge/education:

1. Participates in education programs to maintain competence and satisfactory job performance.
2. Attends scheduled training seminars, meetings, and inservices as appropriate.
3. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.
4. Participates as a member of facility committees as requested.
5. Read all new facility policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of the same.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

1. Stand and walk for long periods of time
2. Manually lift 30-50 pounds

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