What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Brookside Care Center, a Kenosha County facility,
employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the
community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and
services to our guests. We choose quality employees who are willing to
work as a team and are dedicated to our mission. Come join our team of
caregivers at our state-of-the-art facility! In addition to 24 hour per
day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed
Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the
highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them
to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing. We offer skilled
rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal
and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as
well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a
skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life.
Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV
infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound
care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative
nursing, dementia care, and hospice care. We are dedicated to the model
of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and
the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care
designed around the resident\'s goals. We promote continuing education
for all of our nursing staff by offering online education as well as
live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the
standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their
skills. Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing
by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College\'s
A.D.N. and C.N.A. programs, Carthage College and Herzing University\'s
B.S.N. programs, and the Marquette University M.S.N. program. We are
honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for
years to come. Duties of the RN include: Administers and records all
medications and treatments provided to residents Prepares, applies, and
charts the administration of treatments and dressings as prescribed by
physicians Observes residents\' symptoms Takes and records temperatures,
blood pressures, pulses, and respirations Monitors residents\' behavior
and vital signs and discusses progress with physicians Maintains
accurate records of narcotics, barbiturates, and tranquilizers kept in
the unit Explains to residents the therapies, medications, and
treatments which are prescribed by physicians Gives all types of oral,
intramuscular, and intravenous injections as ordered Keeps residents
comfortable and encourages healthful mental attitudes Plans and
supervises the work of nursing personnel on the shift Keeps abreast of
current developments in the nursing field by professional reading and
attendance at in service training sessions Prepares required records,
reports, and statistics Performs related work as required or assigned
The successful candidate for this position will be required to comply
with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care
Center\'s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof
of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an
individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Prior
experience in a nursing home or hospital preferred but not required
Success Factors Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and standards of
professional nursing Restorative nursing care Gerontological nursing
Modern sterilization, diagnostic, and other medical and laboratory
procedures and of bedside nursing methods Skill in: Communicating both
verbally and in writing Computer usage including Microsoft Word,
Outlook, and Excel Ability to: Main ain confidentiality requirements
Work with physicians, nurses, attendants, residents, and the general
public Give suitable instructions and assignments to nursing staff
Maintain effective communication and open, collaborative relationships
with nursing and other facility staff Communicate effectively with
residents, family members or responsible parties, physicians, and others
as required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds
from waist to shoulder Carry 50 pounds for up to 20 feet Push/pull 60
horizontal force pounds for 10 feet \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. This posting will remain open until
a sufficient number of applications are received. It is subject to close
at any time without prior notice.
employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the
community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and
services to our guests. We choose quality employees who are willing to
work as a team and are dedicated to our mission. Come join our team of
caregivers at our state-of-the-art facility! In addition to 24 hour per
day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed
Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the
highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them
to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing. We offer skilled
rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal
and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as
well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a
skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life.
Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV
infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound
care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative
nursing, dementia care, and hospice care. We are dedicated to the model
of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and
the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care
designed around the resident\'s goals. We promote continuing education
for all of our nursing staff by offering online education as well as
live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the
standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their
skills. Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing
by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College\'s
A.D.N. and C.N.A. programs, Carthage College and Herzing University\'s
B.S.N. programs, and the Marquette University M.S.N. program. We are
honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for
years to come. Duties of the RN include: Administers and records all
medications and treatments provided to residents Prepares, applies, and
charts the administration of treatments and dressings as prescribed by
physicians Observes residents\' symptoms Takes and records temperatures,
blood pressures, pulses, and respirations Monitors residents\' behavior
and vital signs and discusses progress with physicians Maintains
accurate records of narcotics, barbiturates, and tranquilizers kept in
the unit Explains to residents the therapies, medications, and
treatments which are prescribed by physicians Gives all types of oral,
intramuscular, and intravenous injections as ordered Keeps residents
comfortable and encourages healthful mental attitudes Plans and
supervises the work of nursing personnel on the shift Keeps abreast of
current developments in the nursing field by professional reading and
attendance at in service training sessions Prepares required records,
reports, and statistics Performs related work as required or assigned
The successful candidate for this position will be required to comply
with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care
Center\'s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof
of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an
individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Prior
experience in a nursing home or hospital preferred but not required
Success Factors Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and standards of
professional nursing Restorative nursing care Gerontological nursing
Modern sterilization, diagnostic, and other medical and laboratory
procedures and of bedside nursing methods Skill in: Communicating both
verbally and in writing Computer usage including Microsoft Word,
Outlook, and Excel Ability to: Main ain confidentiality requirements
Work with physicians, nurses, attendants, residents, and the general
public Give suitable instructions and assignments to nursing staff
Maintain effective communication and open, collaborative relationships
with nursing and other facility staff Communicate effectively with
residents, family members or responsible parties, physicians, and others
as required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds
from waist to shoulder Carry 50 pounds for up to 20 feet Push/pull 60
horizontal force pounds for 10 feet \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. This posting will remain open until
a sufficient number of applications are received. It is subject to close
at any time without prior notice.