Registered Nurse (RN) - Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

General Information:

Job title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Available Positions:

• Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Day Shift - 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Part-time 2, 16 hours per pay period; Day Shift - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend Weekend shift differential available

Holiday rotation: Rotating holidays

Position Summary:

Plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions, in accordance with established standards of practice.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with policy regarding administration of meds.
• Initiates and implements patient care plan.
• Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
• Participates in planning changes and improvements.
• Participates in MBMC safety programs.
• Supports and enforces infection-control & antibiotic stewardship policies and procedures.
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Keeps DON or Charge Nurse informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
• Displays concern and initiative.
• Observes and supports MBMC policy.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Promptly answers residents' call lights & requests.
• All other duties as requested within scope of practice.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Wisconsin

Required Skills:

• Current CPR certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-directing
• Empathy for the needs of patients
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate through spoken and written English
• Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patient's medical information