Registered Nurse (RN) at Lutheran Homes and Health Services

Illuminus • Fond du Lac, WI

315d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Registered Nurse RN at LHHS - FT, PT or Casual for AM, PM or Night Shift. Lutheran Homes & Health Services, an Illuminus Community, has been a part of the local community caring for the families of Fond du Lac and the surrounding area since 1936. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Fond du Lac, Lutheran Homes & Health Services provides assisted living, skilled nursing and short-term rehab services to older adults. Lutheran Home & Health Services continues to honor and preserve its Christian values, which have been at the heart of its mission for over 80 years, and continues to provide care that serves the mind, body, and spirit.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse RN in the State of Wisconsin.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge and/or experience in geriatrics.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with state and federal regulations.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, provides for, and accepts responsibility for the fulfillment of resident's total nursing needs.
• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Coordinates and delegates care of the residents to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and administrative policies.
• Assures quality of care adhering to best practices around infection prevention and control provided by the nursing department.
• Responsible for routine checks of residents who are ill or have problems, noting any changes in condition and assisting staff in responding to these changes.
• Conveys accurate and adequate assessment information to physicians, residents, responsible parties and staff as appropriate.
• Performs medical treatments and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Responsible for the support, development and supervision of certified nursing assistant and medication administration assistant personnel.
• Investigates any incident report or error in procedure through the quality assurance and process improvement methodology.
• Attains and maintains adequate personnel and supplies in the nursing department.
• Assesses resident care needs and assists in the development of individual plans of care as needed.
• Changes staff assignments as needed and attains replacements as needed.
• Participates in committee meetings and interdepartmental meetings that align with Quality Assurance Process Improvement Standards.
• Follows all department safety rules.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Insurance: Health (HSA), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed