Experienced RN

JOB OBJECTIVE Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to residents; ensures resident satisfaction and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. Role models person first behaviors and holds others accountable to Saint John’s person-centered philosophy of care and service to provide our residents with the power of choice. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Qualifications: 1. Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. 2. Must have at least 2 years of experience in a geriatric/rehabilitation setting. One year acute medical/surgical hospital experience preferred. 3. Must be CPR certified. 4. Must be able to read, speak and write English. Knowledge: 1. Familiar with State and Federal regulations/guidelines for primary work area: Skilled Nursing Facility (Windsor); CBRF (Stratford and Canterbury) and RCAC (Towers). 2. Understands the MDS system and is able to complete the nursing component (Windsor). Skills: 1. Possesses basic computer skills with some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook. 2. Able to provide constructive performance feedback to facilitate staff development. Abilities: 1. Demonstrates dependability and reliability in adhering to an established work schedule. Able to work flexible hours to meet scheduling requirements. 2. Demonstrates performance efficiency in managing workload with little overtime. Able to adapt to changing organizational needs. 3. Displays excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority. Exhibits a warm, cheerful, caring manner when interacting with residents, families, co-workers and other guests at Saint John’s. 5. Must be professional in actions, dress appropriate to the position, have excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults. 6. Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures. Able to multi-task and work independently while performing various job duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and Responsibility 1. Strives to create an environment that supports the six dimensions of wellness for our residents: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, vocational and spiritual needs. 2. Acts with honesty and openness when representing Saint John’s. Supports a work environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness and integrity. 3. Promotes responsibility in the workplace by recognizing and respecting boundaries of people with whom we work and serve. Fosters positive relationships between residents, families and staff by promoting teamwork. 4. Balances the person-first philosophy and individual choice with the resident’s medical needs in clinical decision-making. 5. Know each person as an individual who can and does make a difference. Know and honor the person before the task in the performance of work duties. Clinical Performance 1. Utilizes the nursing process to perform comprehensive, systematic assessments of a resident’s physiological, psychological, emotional, intellectual, intellectual, vocational, and spiritual needs. Based on the results of these assessments, will develop, periodically review, and revise as needed an individualized plan of care. 2. Documents assessment results thoroughly, accurately and timely. 3. Collaborates/consults with other members of the health care team through such avenues as Care Conferences, morning stand-up, and 1:1 meetings with residents, families and other team members. 4. Develops a teaching plan designed to meet resident needs. Plan will reflect the resident’s learning style (auditory, visual, performance demonstration). Leadership 1. Participates in a Quality Improvement team. 2. Fulfills the role of resident advocate.