Registered Nurse (RN)

Bedrock Healthcare • Watertown, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Watertown Health Care Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate resident care in a skilled nursing facility. The RN assesses residents, develops and updates individualized care plans, supervises nursing personnel, and helps ensure that residents receive compassionate, high-quality care. The role also involves communicating with physicians and residents’ families, maintaining accurate records, supporting staff training, and responding to emergencies. The position may require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and work in different units or positions as facility needs require.

Requirements

• Current, valid Registered Nurse license issued in the state where the candidate will practice.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Up-to-date physical assessment skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles.
• Experience in the field; the position summary seeks candidates with relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in direct resident assessment and care.
• Supervise and coordinate nursing personnel providing direct resident care in accordance with state, federal, and corporate guidelines.
• Formulate individualized nursing care plans using the nursing process.
• Assess each resident each shift and adjust the course of care as needed.
• Assist physicians on rounds, communicate pertinent information, and correctly take orders.
• Participate in the training and supervision of nursing personnel.
• Apply leadership and supervision principles effectively.
• Manage conflict through problem-solving and communication.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies.
• Prepare daily assignments of duties, treatments, and other tasks.
• Identify potential safety hazards and noncompliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate resident care records and document pertinent information reflecting use of the nursing process.
• Attend and participate in resident care meetings, staff meetings, and in-service sessions.
• Teach residents, families, and staff through formal or informal presentations.
• Dispense medication and perform treatments according to physician orders, policies, procedures, and licensure standards.
• Promptly notify attending physicians and residents’ families or responsible parties about significant changes in resident health.
• Help ensure residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate service that respects individual needs and rights.
• Perform additional duties as requested, including hands-on tasks when required.
• Follow personal hygiene and dress-code requirements and provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 10% match
• Flexible hours with 8-hour shifts
• Paid holidays
• Same-day pay through Tapcheck
• PM/NOC shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed