LPN or RN

Part Time Afternoon/Evening Shift Nurse

We are currently looking for a part time afternoon/evening shift nurse. We have other flexible schedule options available as well, call us today to discuss options that might work around your family, school or other work schedule. Call Amanda Martin at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Golden Age Manor is a skilled nursing facility owned and operate by Polk County. At Golden Age Manor we care for residents from long term care, short term rehab to memory care. With a reputation of high quality care we are proud to serve Polk County and surrounding areas.

LPN Starting Wage- $29.00 + $1/hr shift differential= $30/hr

RN Starting NOC Wage- $40.00 + $1/hr shift differential= $41/hr

Starting Wage higher if long-term care experience

Additional Hours may be available to pick up if desired.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervising and evaluating performance of nursing personnel.

Is designated with the authority to direct all non-professional personnel in his or her charge to act in the interests and welfare of the residents on the unit (to include schedule changes and job assignments).

Is designated with the authority to discipline all non-professional personnel in accordance with the employee manual and the union contract.

Planning, developing and implementing resident care plans necessary to the individual's needs.

Administering treatments, medications and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the attending physician and assigned by administration.

Handling admission transfers and discharges of residents.

Completing quarterly reviews, annual and other required MDS's as assigned by wing for DON.

Assist in coordinating Medicare certifications.

Assist with pre-admission screening.

Notify resident/appropriate family members.

Expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees and the facility. This included the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents.

Assist with implementing policies/procedures with impact Medicare coverage.

Other duties and responsibilities assigned by DON or ADON within the scope of Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.

Assisting staff with major nursing care problems and reporting all major problems and accidents to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.

Making daily rounds to assigned nursing units under assigned supervision and performing such functions as assessing residents, reviewing medications and clinical records, resident care plans and staff assignments, and, to the extent possible, accompanying physicians when they make rounds.

Participates in on-site physician visits; communicates comprehensive information related to resident status and needs.

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Ability to recognize significant changes in the condition of residents and to take necessary action.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships.

Cooperating with Inservice education of nursing personnel.

Notifying the attending physician when stop order policies would prohibit additional administration of medications to individual residents so there may be a decision if the order is to be renewed, and of changes in resident's conditions.

Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines, organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable.

MARGInal DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Polk County's policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Delegates duties and care of residents appropriately.

Possesses and utilizes decision-making ability.

Supervises those under him/her to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed.

Informally educates other as needed.

Gives clear and specific direction to others.

Gives timely, appropriate response to resident/nursing staff problems.

Channels problems through correct chain of command.

Communicated data shift to shift.

Informs affected others when changes are made.

Delegates and evaluates duties and responsibilities of LPN, Nurse Technicians and nursing assistants.

Communicates pertinent information regarding residents care to nurses/nursing assistants.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.

Considerable knowledge of the supervision and administration of a nursing unit in a health care facility.

Considerable knowledge of restorative nursing.

Considerable knowledge of psychiatric and/or geriatric nursing.

Additional Information

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Other ongoing training/education as provided by facility to meet regulatory and facility policy changes.

Physical Requirements Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent sitting, walking, standing, and manual tasks; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds; and maintaining required vision abilities. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ADA Statement (Reasonable Accommodations) We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

ALL Benefits are PRO-RATED based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) level. For example, a.80 FTE based on a 37.5 hour week would typically work 30 hours per week. Therefore, each of the Day (Equivalent) listed below would have a value of 6 hours.

Holidays Nine (9) paid holidays per year (Employees working on holidays, in addition to holiday pay, are paid at over-time rate – 1 ½ times regular rate of pay) Extended Leave Accrual at the rate of five (5) days annually (cap 20 days)

Short-term Disability 66 2/3% weekly wages from days 30-89, at NO cost to employee

Extended Leave Accrual at the rate of five (5) days annually (cap 20 days)

Term Life Insurance One (1) times annual salary at no cost to employee Supplemental Life available for employee, spouse, & children

Retirement - Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

• 2021 rates for employees: 6.75%
• 2021 Employer contribution: 6.75%

OPTIONAL - Deferred Compensation Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (pre-tax dollars for additional retirement)

Health Insurance begins on the 1st of the month, following date of hire Three (3) optional Health Partners Medical Plans to choose from:

• NationalONE Plan A
• NationalONE Plan B
• Empower High Deductible Plan (with Health Savings Account)

Insurance for dental, vision, & long-term disability are also available to employees at group rate

Flexible Compensation Employee Benefits Cooperative (pre-tax dollars for medical and/or health related expenses and daycare costs)

Employee Assistance Program - Principal provides confidential counseling services Polk County values the health and well-being of our employees, offering tools and support for a healthy lifestyle. Benefit eligible employees are offered an opportunity to utilize a health and wellness resource program, those interested have an opportunity to earn a savings of $55 per month on any of Polk County sponsored health insurance premium.