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 their independence, dignity, choice, and quality of life. The nurse coordinates and manages individualized nursing care by assessing resident needs, developing and evaluating care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse also supports recovery and transitions of care in partnership with physicians, therapy services, and other healthcare professionals, helping promote safe rehabilitation, reduce hospital readmissions, and facilitate transitions between care settings. Building relationships with residents and families through education, communication, care conferences, and shared decision-making is central to the role. The position 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. The position is 90% FTE, with a 12-hour day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. Hours may vary with operational needs. Work is onsite at Hillside Manor Nursing Facility in Beaver Dam. The facility has recently renovated spaces, comprehensive rehabilitation services, a campus with walking trails and a pond, and proximity to hospital services, with support from UW Health.
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
- Provide compassionate, resident-centered care that supports residents' independence, dignity, choice, and quality of life.
- Assess resident needs; develop and evaluate individualized plans of care; administer treatments; and coordinate nursing care.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Partner with physicians, therapy services, and other healthcare professionals to support 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 based on individual preferences, goals, and needs.
- Delegate and supervise nursing care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
- Support continuous quality improvement and apply evidence-based practices.
- Contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Schedule and shift options intended to provide flexibility and work-life balance
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for 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 opportunity
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
- Full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE and higher
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
