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LA CROSSE COUNTY Registered Nurse in WEST SALEM, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: This is a professional nursing position at Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living of La Crosse County. Employees are selected by, and work under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. Employees in this class are responsible for implementation, supervision and evaluation of resident care and management of the Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Technicians and Nursing Assistants on a particular shift or living area. Provides care within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Provides direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments. [1] Supervises all nursing activities on assigned living area. [1] Evaluates and determines resident needs and initiates and revises the resident care plan. Contributes to the multidisciplinary resident care planning. [2] Provides for implementation of all medical orders; assists physician, as needed; collaborates with the Nurse Managers to prepare information for physician\'s rounds. [1] Makes clinical assessments of resident condition and behaviors. Determines appropriate action based on these assessments. Makes accurate and complete nursing notes of these observations and actions in the clinical records. [1] Documents accurately and completely all observations, interventions and procedures relating to resident care. [3] Directly supervises the performance of nursing tasks assigned to Nurse Technicians. [1] Determines and supervises work assignments to provide maximum utilization of Nursing Assistants and is responsible to see that assigned tasks are accomplished. [3] Provides feedback to nursing assistants regarding job performance. [3] Assists in the training and orientation of new sta. [1] Ensures correct and appropriate diet for residents.{1} Documents all observations and procedures relating to resident care accurately and completely. [1] Prepares daily shift reports and keeps supervisory nurse informed. [3] Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. [3] Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard. [2] In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public ocials. [3] Maintains residents\' rights and condentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator. [3] Immediately reports all suspected cases of resident abuse, neglect or misappropriation of funds to the supervisor. [3] Attends in-service education as provided or mandated. [3] Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3] Physical demands: Up to 75% of time is spent standing and talking. Walking, hearing, and using near vision is used about 50% of the time. About 25% of time is spent sitting, bending, twisting, reaching. Reads and writes. Activities done about 10% of time include stooping crouching, low to very high lifting - up to 60 lbs. to transfer residents and pushing residents in wheelchairs. Uses nursing related equipment. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with current Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin. Demonstrate leadership skills. Those persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record. May consider other relevant combinations of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. CPR certication. Preference for nursing experience i a long-term care facility. Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license. Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: lacrossecounty.org/humanresources/employment-opportunities Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.