Registered Nurse (RN) Sign on Bonus 8K- NO WEEKENDS

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER • Milwaukee, WI

5d

About The Position

Coordinate and manage care for elderly participants enrolled in the Family Care Program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare initial assessment to include physical assessment, obtaining past and current medical history, functional abilities, and nutritional status. Ongoing risk management and health assessment according to guidelines set by the Milwaukee County Dept of Aging, clients’ needs, and level of care. Care plan development that needs to be revised every six months. Health education for the member and/or family and/or caretaker Coordination of services, including but not limited to medical, nursing, home health needs, services, equipment, and supplies Serve as a consultant to the social worker regarding all health care needs and concerns Medication management KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Forms Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize work. Demonstrates the ability to work as a team as well as independently. Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes. Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, clients, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills. Complete accident reports when necessary. Qualifications Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Must be dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and have basic computer knowledge. Previous experience working with the elderly and disabled is seen as an advantage. A bilingual Spanish speaker is highly preferred but not required. REQUIREMENTS: An associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree is preferred. Must be certified as a Registered Nurse with the State of Wisconsin. Must have a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office setting with the use of basic medical and office equipment. Some exposure to inclement weather. Frequent travel for home visits.

Requirements

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Must be dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and have basic computer knowledge.
• An associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Must be certified as a Registered Nurse with the State of Wisconsin.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with the elderly and disabled is seen as an advantage.
• A bilingual Spanish speaker is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial assessment to include physical assessment, obtaining past and current medical history, functional abilities, and nutritional status.
• Ongoing risk management and health assessment according to guidelines set by the Milwaukee County Dept of Aging, clients’ needs, and level of care.
• Care plan development that needs to be revised every six months.
• Health education for the member and/or family and/or caretaker
• Coordination of services, including but not limited to medical, nursing, home health needs, services, equipment, and supplies
• Serve as a consultant to the social worker regarding all health care needs and concerns
• Medication management
• Complete accident reports when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees