RN/LPN

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing. Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin. Can read, write, and speak English fluently at a seventh-grade level. Must have good vision to avoid committing medication errors; also hearing ability sufficient to assess residents and monitor staff. Must have physical abilities to tolerate being on their feet much of the day, to be able to do treatments, to occasionally assist with lifting and/or transfer of resident. Must be ambulatory with full range of motion of all extremities and be able to lift fifty (50) pounds. Should be able to remain calm and think clearly in emergency situations; must be emotionally stable. Must enjoy working with the elderly. Must be able to provide regular and predictable attendance ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.morrowhome.org/jobs