RN PM shift

MARKESAN RESIDENT HOME INCORPORATED•Markesan, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants, LPNs, and nursing support staff. As Charge Nurse, the RN is responsible and accountable for assigned duties and directs nursing care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, facility policies, and written protocols. The role supports the maintenance of high-quality resident care under the general supervision of an RN and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor. The position coordinates and oversees nursing services during the shift, including staff direction and coaching, resident admissions and transitions, care planning and assessments, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians and other departments. The RN monitors resident condition and rights, responds to changes and emergencies, and ensures staff follow safety, infection-control, and sanitation procedures. The role works in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves frequent movement and interruptions, interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel, and possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals. Work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back may be required. Continuing education programs are attended and participated in.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencumbered, active Wisconsin license as an RN or LPN/LVN.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to long-term care.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people, and to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day nursing functions of nursing assistants, LPNs, and nursing support staff, including medication technicians and nurse technicians.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, nursing service protocols, and applicable regulations.
Plan shift services with assigned nursing and support staff; coordinate nursing services with other resident services and departments.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the nursing service quality assurance program.
Assist with discharge planning and admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete administrative forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and accident or incident reports; update administrative staff about emergencies and staffing issues.
Coach, train, discipline, and provide leadership to assigned nursing personnel; participate in performance evaluations and make staffing recommendations.
Make rounds to monitor staff performance and nursing standards, and maintain effective working relationships and a calm, supportive unit environment.
Complete and maintain resident records, admission/transfer/discharge forms, nurses’ notes, physician orders, and other required documentation; report discrepancies to the DON or RN on call.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered; maintain adequate medication and supply stocks, accurate medication records, and proper disposal of drugs and narcotics; report discrepancies.
Inform nursing staff of new admissions, greet residents, and help orient residents and families to the facility.
Complete physician rounds; arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services when required; consult with physicians about resident care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Implement nursing objectives and standards; monitor treatments and residents’ physical and emotional status; coordinate restorative and rehabilitative care.
Notify attending physicians and next of kin of changes in resident condition and update the DON or RN on call about decompensation or changes requiring complex care modification.
Provide professional nursing services, including catheterization, tube feeding, suction, dressing changes, ostomy and drainage care, and IV care; collect specimens as ordered.
Review and update resident care plans, complete assigned quarterly nursing assessments, and participate in care conferences as requested.
Protect resident confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and rights; document and address complaints and grievances; report and investigate allegations of abuse or misappropriation of property.
Ensure staff follow infection-control, isolation, personal protective equipment, hazardous-condition reporting, and resident-handling safety procedures.
Report occupational exposures and ensure appropriate safety equipment and hazardous-chemical documentation are maintained.
Participate in continuing education and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.