PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provide and direct resident care in accordance with SNF/ICF guidelines, HSS-132 nursing Home Rules and Regulation, Resident Bill of Rights, Nursing Services Policies and Procedures and the organization's Employee Personnel Policy Handbook. Observe, assess and report changes in resident's condition to immediate supervisor, attending physician, family or designated contact person. Call or accept verbal orders from resident's physician and transcribe them according to procedures and policies; co-sign Licensed Practical Nurse assessments as well as supervise the transcribing of any medical order taken by the Licensed Practical Nurse. Move medication cart on linoleum carpeted floor in nursing units to administer drugs and transfer treatment supplies from Med room bins to resident rooms according to physician orders. Document appropriately and report any drug and/or treatment errors to supervisor and physician. Initiate and update total plans of care and problem list in resident's chart and MAR's /TAR's at all times. Active participation in multi-disciplinary staffing of residents of assigned team. Serve as role model in the implementation of facility's policy and OSHA standard on Standard Precautions ensuring staff's compliance and follow-up with required retraining and disciplinary action. Documentation in resident's charts relative to facility policy and maintain clinical records in prescribed manner. Review daily reports from assigned personnel and weekly team meetings relative to resident's total plan of care. Operate equipment required for resident care and provide life saving care, i.e.: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Heimlich maneuver, knowledge of CPR technique. Assist physician during examination and/or treatment of residents; review orders with physician, suggest changes based on resident's condition. Participate in development of policies and procedures to improve nursing care programs. Assist in training, supervising, counseling and evaluating assigned staff. Attend scheduled meetings and continuing education programs as an active participant of Nursing Service team to keep abreast of current trends in medical science with special emphasis in the area of gerontology. Maintain and safeguard entrusted confidential information. Support and be loyal to this organization and its Mission Statement at all times. Be flexible, receptive and adaptive to change. Assist with staffing, as needed. Understand and apply basic principles of good housekeeping and safety. Participate in customer relations with appropriate, professional behavior and attire. Basic nursing scrubs in various colors and patterns with white shoes, socks or stockings, and other specifications according to the dress code policy. Attend department staff meetings and staff development programs. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Wisconsin Knowledge of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations & guidelines pertaining to nursing home operation Evidence of basic leadership & supervisory skills Lift & carry items such as resident charts, MAR's/TAR's, resident care treatment items, etc. without assistance Occasional transfers up to 75 lbs. with assist while lifting, positioning & transferring residents Push/pull medication & treatment carts requiring force of 10-30 lbs. on linoleum and/or carpeted floors Push/pull residents weighing 50-300 lbs. in wheelchairs & Geri-chairs Reposition residents weighing 50-300 1bs. in bed for treatments, nursing procedures & as needed Manipulate carts through doorways & into close fitting areas Stand/walk up to 75% of eight hour day to provide resident assessments & care Stoop, bend & squat as required to reach lower drawers in med & treatment carts & to adjust resident items, etc. Arm/hand steadiness necessary for taking blood pressures, temperatures, etc. and-eye coordination to administer injections & adjust flow rates, etc. Able to wear gloves & other protective equipment Occasional reaching overhead to obtain supplies or medications Handling, fingering & feeling continuously for palpation, operating & maintaining equipment & providing medical treatments for abnormal conditions, i.e.; wound care, resident care & medication administration ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/lafayette-manor-prn-registered-nurse-rn