What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at La Crosse County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. \[3\] MDS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS HILLVIEW Responsible To Assist The MDS
Coordinator to provide for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS
(Minimum Data Set) for nursing home resident assessment and caring
planning. Will also assist with the Restorative Nursing program.
Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills in assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions for facility
residents. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the
MDS, as required by OBRA/Federal regulations and PPS. Coordinates and/or
participates in care planning process, especially for residents with
complex care needs. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence in
area of resident care standards. Thorough understanding and working
knowledge of the current MDS and RUGS systems. Thorough knowledge of
application of the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementing
and evaluating, completing accurate assessments and MDS entries that
will result in correct resident assignment to the proper RUGS IV to
ensure the appropriate payment to the facility. Ability to maximize RUGS
scores through accurate MDS coding by capturing restorative
participation, skilled nursing interventions and therapy. Physical
demands: Up to 75% of time is spent standing and talking. Walking,
hearing, and using near vision is use 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 in 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:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1008
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.
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. \[3\] MDS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS HILLVIEW Responsible To Assist The MDS
Coordinator to provide for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS
(Minimum Data Set) for nursing home resident assessment and caring
planning. Will also assist with the Restorative Nursing program.
Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills in assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions for facility
residents. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the
MDS, as required by OBRA/Federal regulations and PPS. Coordinates and/or
participates in care planning process, especially for residents with
complex care needs. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence in
area of resident care standards. Thorough understanding and working
knowledge of the current MDS and RUGS systems. Thorough knowledge of
application of the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementing
and evaluating, completing accurate assessments and MDS entries that
will result in correct resident assignment to the proper RUGS IV to
ensure the appropriate payment to the facility. Ability to maximize RUGS
scores through accurate MDS coding by capturing restorative
participation, skilled nursing interventions and therapy. Physical
demands: Up to 75% of time is spent standing and talking. Walking,
hearing, and using near vision is use 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 in 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:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1008
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.