What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Sauk County?
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of the residents at the Sauk County Health Care Center!
Whether you're looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Sauk County Health Care Center is where you can build a more rewarding career. We are looking for someone who has the desire to provide care for the elderly and be a part of the Health Care Center Team.
The purpose of the Staff Nurse is to perform registered nursing services or licensed practical nursing services at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
- Promote or restore resident's health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Provide physical and psychological support to residents and their families.
- Promote resident’s independence by establishing a resident centered model approach to all aspects of nursing care.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards of practice; measuring health outcomes against resident’s goals and standards; following nursing home’s philosophy and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and any other governing agency.
- Administer prescribed treatments and medications to residents by all approved routes while monitoring for resident’s physical and mental response to medications and treatments.
- Assist with admission of new residents by determining resident’s special nursing needs and assigns tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as appropriate.
- Provide assistance and guidance to nursing assistants on procedures, treatments, and equipment. Evaluate CNAs work performance and completes performance evaluations. Recommend subordinates' discipline/discharge.
- Accompany physicians on medical rounds and update physicians regarding resident’s medical conditions.
- Document resident information into the Electronic Charting System (ECS) to provide continuity of care and will also enter information into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) system as needed and/or requested.
- Assist in developing resident care plans and assures adherence by the interdisciplinary team daily.
- Record weekly and/or monthly, resident progress or change in condition in order to maintain resident’s clinical record.
- Monitor and record vital signs. Records resident procedures, treatments and medications as required by state and federal regulations.
- Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and other ADLs, and help to answer call lights on the unit in a timely manner.
- Prepare accident/incident reports for residents and staff.
- Participate in in-service training to maintain knowledge of current facility, state and federal regulations and requirements.
- Assure policy and procedure adherence by staff of facility.
- Transcribe physician orders.
- Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medication.
- Account for narcotics and resident money and valuables.
- And other duties as assigned.
Required Working Hours
Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Reimbursement for such additional hours are subject to state and federal regulations.
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nursing (RN) License
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Nursing experience with the geriatric population
2 years of nursing experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Sauk 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 encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.