Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - PT AM at United Pioneer Home Inc

Luck, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Care Planning, Leadership, Time Management, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Infection Control, Clinical Competence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Summary: 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, infections 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

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration and health assessments, while overseeing personnel as the person in charge. Responsibilities include documenting resident status, updating care plans, and ensuring compliance with facility policies and the Nurse Practice Act.