Per Diem RN - Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, resident-centered care at Hillside Manor Nursing Facility, a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility offering long-term care and transitional rehabilitation. The role supports residents in maintaining independence, dignity, choice, and quality of life. The nurse coordinates and manages individualized care by assessing resident needs, developing and evaluating plans of care, administering treatments, and collaborating with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN partners with physicians, therapy services, and other healthcare professionals to support recovery and transitions of care, promote safe rehabilitation, reduce hospital readmissions, and facilitate transitions between care settings. The nurse builds relationships with residents and families through education, communication, care conferences, and shared decision-making. The role also contributes to quality, safety, and teamwork by delegating and supervising nursing care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, supporting continuous quality improvement, and applying evidence-based practices. This is an as-needed per diem position with 12-hour shifts. Per diem hours must include one Saturday and one Sunday per month, as well as one summer holiday and one winter holiday. Hours may vary according to department operational needs. The position is onsite at Hillside Manor Nursing Facility in Beaver Dam.
Requirements
- Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed, or licensure in a state in the licensure compact, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess resident needs and develop and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Administer treatments and coordinate nursing care in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Support resident recovery and transitions by partnering with physicians, therapy services, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promote safe rehabilitation, reduce hospital readmissions, and facilitate transitions between care settings.
- Educate and communicate with residents and families, participate in care conferences, and support shared decision-making.
- Delegate and supervise nursing care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
- Support continuous quality improvement and apply evidence-based practices.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for part-time work for positions at 60% FTE and higher
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing excellence award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
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