RN Manager

Pine Valley Community Village - Richland Center, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Richland Center, WI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including recording medical information, administering medications, and monitoring patient conditions. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans, as well as supervising less-skilled personnel. The nurse will also engage in health education and community health improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions or side effects.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Instruct individuals, families, or groups on health education, disease prevention, or childbirth.
• Develop health improvement programs.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on responses and conditions.
• Conduct specified laboratory tests.
• Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities for health or safety problems.
• Plan or implement programs to improve community health.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Perform administrative or managerial functions for a unit's staff, budget, and goals.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or treatments.
• Direct or coordinate infection control programs.
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies.
• Administer anesthetics as needed.
• Provide or arrange training for auxiliary personnel or students.
• Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies.
• Perform physical examinations and make tentative diagnoses.
• Consult with institutions regarding nursing practice issues.
• Inform physician of patient’s condition during anesthesia.
• Engage in research activities related to nursing.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensure with geriatric nursing experience.
• Successful completion of an eight-hour IV therapy course with a minimum score of 78%.
• Maintains above average performance evaluations and supervisor's recommendation.
• Demonstrates commitment to the facility through responsible attendance and participation in required meetings.