Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - FT PM

Charge Nurse

Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by planning and providing direct care and overseeing the activities of personnel as the "person in charge" according to the Nurse Practice Act.

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Nursing Care Functions

Maintains competence in all required skills and completes continuing education as assigned

Makes rounds to residents to observe physical and psychosocial status

Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents, educating and allowing choices with respect to resident rights

Administers prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders

Is knowledgeable about various medications and reports resident response and side effects, responds to drug considerations and reports problems or potential problems to care team

Assesses, reports, and documents any change of condition

Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding monitoring of vital signs, weights, administration of medications and treatments

Keeps families updated on resident condition

Follows all Advanced Directive protocols and orders

Follows all Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures

Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per company policy

Personnel Functions

Provides employee performance feedback to the supervisor

Makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning employee training and counseling

Attends nursing meetings as scheduled

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or with inter-departmental personnel

Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner

Follows all facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, and works within OSHA guidelines

Documents and reports all incidents or accidents that occur involving residents, visitors, or staff

Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member

Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)

Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day

Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law

Maintains a clean, safe and efficient work environment

May participate in various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process

Charting, Documentation and Assessment Functions

Contributes toward completing and updating resident's care plans

Accurately transcribes physician's orders and forward necessary information to other departments

Charts nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident response

Provides and documents ongoing resident assessments

Charge Nurse Functions

Provides leadership and direction on the unit, acting as a role model for CNAs and other staff

Listens to shift report and keeps open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and oncoming shift

Ensures that unit personnel are carrying out their assignments

Reports occupational exposures to needlesticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures

Initiates disciplinary action/coaching when the performance of personnel warrants such action

Assigns personnel appropriately to meet resident needs

Assists with replacing staff after call-ins or unforeseen changes in staffing of resident care needs

Requirements

Qualifications

Current licensure in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Current CPR registration

Previous experience or aptitude for working in the long-term care environment

Other Skills and Abilities required

Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity

Clinical competence to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments

Good problem-solving skills with ability to make independent judgements utilizing initiative, discretion, and the nursing process

Strong leadership, time management, and teamwork skills

Effective, positive communicator with staff, families and outside agencies and vendors

Ability to plan and prioritize work duties

Customer service oriented

Physical Requirements

Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, pulling, bending, and stooping movements

Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy

For full-time and part-time staff only: ability to work alternating weekends and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule