registered nurse/lpn/nurse tech- long term care - Beaver Dam, WI , USA, United States - Marshfield Clinic

Description

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Job Title:
Registered Nurse/LPN/Nurse Tech- Long Term Care (Hillside Manor)


Cost Center:
Beaver Dam-NH-Hillside Manor


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40


Employee Type:
Regular


Work Shift:
8-hour PM shifts, variable days (United States of America)


Job Description:

• May be eligible for a sign-on bonusRN Long Term Care Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Long Term Care is accountable for the provision and promotion of quality patient services and practices within the scope of the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, using technical and critical thinking skills and established standards to coordinate care of the residents and manage the facilities nursing staff.

Hours:
Mon-Fri 2:30pm-11:00pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assessment:

• Assesses geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, and sensory and pain problems

Resident Care:

• Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
• Ensuring that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.
• Provides leadership to staff by monitoring and participating in hourly rounding.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident's care plans.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures.
• Processes physician's orders in accordance with facility procedures

Communication:

• Clearly and concisely reports and communicates with other team members.
• Reports changes in resident status to RN Supervisor and other team members.
• Participates with keeping family members/POA members updated on resident's current condition.
• Participates in care plan/admission/discharge/behavioral meeting for the residents.
• Participates with making rounds with physicians, physician's assistants, and nurse practitioners.
• Notifies the resident's physician when there is an incident involving the resident or change in the resident's condition.
• Communicates issues of concern to the Director of Nursing, RN Lead or RN Manager

Documentation:

• Documents completely, accurately and timely according to department guidelines using Electronic Charting System (ECS).
• Safeguards patient confidentiality in verbal, written and computer documentation.

Complies with corporate environmental policies and procedures:

• Utilizes sound principles of body mechanics.

Uses standard precautions:
uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), appropriate linen and waste disposal per policies and procedures.

• Assures that staff operates in accordance with Federal and State Regulations

Leadership:

• Understands and complies with departments hours and overtime.
• Coaches and develops licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.
• Leads and/or participates in implementation of change to provide high quality of care while maintaining cost effectiveness (Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) Programs).
• Mentors staff in new roles.
• Assists resident, families and staff in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assists the scheduler in coordinating staffing needs and updating the schedule as necessary.
• Serves on appropriate organizational wide committees as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


Preferred/Optional:
None


EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required:
None


Preferred/Optional:
None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.


Minimum Required:

• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

• May be eligible for a sign-on bonusLPN Long Term Care Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The LPN - Long Term Care is accountable for the provision and promotion of quality service through direct care of the resident, and practices within the scope of the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with organizational policies and nursing standards, under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Hours: 2:30pm-11:00pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Uses critical thinking skills to demonstrate sound clinical judgement.
• Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problems.
• Provides leadership to staff by monitoring and participating in hourly rounding.
• Consults and coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to implement and evaluate resident's care plans.
• Preparing and administering medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, along with following State Guidelines.
• Communicates clear and concise reports and communicates with other team members.
• Reports changes in resident status to RN Manager, RN Lead, and other team members.
• Participates with keeping family members/POA members updated on resident's current condition.
• Participates in care planning and behavioral meetings.
• Good communication with other medical professional providing updates with documentation, observation and reporting.
• Documents completely, accurately and timely according to department guidelines using ECS.
• Safeguards patient confidentiality in verbal, written and computer documentation.
• Evaluates the interdisciplinary care plan ensuring that the care plan is always current and accurate.
• Understands and complies with departments hours and overtime.
• Leads and participates in implementation of change to provide high quality of care while maintain cost effectiveness.
• Mentors staff in learning new roles.
• Assists residents, families and staff in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Knows and follows policy and procedures for safety precautions.
• Utilizes sound principles of body mechanics.

Uses standard precautions:
uses personal protective equipment (PPE); uses appropriate linen and waste disposal.

• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assumes accountability for professional practice consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA code of ethics and organizational policy.
• Protects organizations value by keeping resident information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:

Knowledge of patient care standards and practices acquired through graduation from an accredited LPN program or documentation of nursing education and training through an accredited Registered Nurse program that meets state requirements to take LPN boards.

Preferred/Optional:
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) diploma. Associate degree in nursing.


EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required:
None


Preferred/Optional:
None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.


Minimum Required:
Current temporary licensure or LPN Licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Nurse Tech Job Description


JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Technician functions under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as a vital member of the healthcare team.

The individual will perform delegated functions of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

The Nurse Technician will utilize skills achieved through their educational programs and/or orientation within the scope of the position.

Hours: 2:30pm-11:00pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs delegated functions of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure patients receive the appropriate care needed.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive patient care.
• Prioritizes patient care assignments based on changes in patient's condition and unanticipated interruptions, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to achieve optimal, safe and cost effective patient and organizational outcomes.
• Assists with facilitating interdisciplinary communication to help prioritize communications, optimize team functioning and enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides assessment information as directed by supervising Registered Nurse and collaborates with other staff, patients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assists providers with exams, tests, procedures and administers other therapies, medications and treatments assigned by designated Registered Nurse to effectively treat the patient's medical condition(s).
• Documents patient information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner to allow others to review and utilize in future care for the patient.
• Assesses and addresses patient education needs under the direction of assigned Registered Nurse to promote patient self-management.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to promote quality healthcare.
• Assists in emergency situations and remains current in emergency nursing procedures to ensure appropriate response based on the emergency at hand.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:

Nursing student actively enrolled in a board approved school of professional nursing, has graduated from such program and does not hold a temporary permit, or who has been unsuccessful on the nursing licensure exam and is retaking the exam Nurse Technician will only be available up to 6 months from date of graduation.

Preferred/Optional:
None


EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required:
None


Preferred/Optional:
Experience with direct patient care in an acute care setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.


Minimum Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

• May be eligible for a sign-on bonusMarshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.

Exclusion From Federal Programs:

Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.

This is a condition of employment.

Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.