Unit Nurse RN
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of nursing duties to provide care and comfort for Pine Valley Center residents. As floor nurses, the RN is responsible for the basic care of patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Prepares and administers medications to residents including oral medications, injections, entrial, rectal and inhalation.
• Sets up IV’s.
• Directly observes residents for any change of condition including vitals, lungs, skin, and blood sugars.
• Prepares documentation, updates medical charts, and performs a variety of paperwork including incident reports.
• Obtains labs including blood, stool, urine and mucous.
• Completes treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Monitors blood sugars and vital signs.
• Interacts with MD and ND to provide updates on resident condition changes and obtain new orders.
• Re-orders medications.
• Assists CNA with daily ADLs and toileting.
• Informs residents of their condition and diagnosis and provides emotional support through conversation and patient interaction.
• Communicates with family members.
• Provides end of life care.
• Provides supervision, direction and training to CNA, MA, and LPN staff.
• Ensures compliance with patient care plans, state and federal regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in trainings and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Associate’s degree in nursing. CPR Certification and Registered Nurse License.
Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communications
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of Registered Nurse duties and activities.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform widely varied work involving complex and significant variables requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, involving standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and secure residents for safety.
Working Conditions
• Work is performed in a nursing home setting.
• Work is primarily light duty with the ability to lift, carry or push up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work under conditions which require exposure to environmental factors such as odors, toxic agents, bloodborne pathogens, and disease. This exposure may cause some discomfort and presents a risk of injury.
• This position may be occasionally exposed to mental effort and stress as well as angry or confused persons.
Special Requirement
As a post-offer pre-employment condition, a criminal background check must be completed and passed. Richland County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s.111.31-111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. The cost of the background check will be covered by Richland County.
Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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