RN - Assisted Living; East Madison

Prairie Ridge Campus 5565 Tancho Drive Madison, WI 53718, USA

The Assisted Living (AL) Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates the overall health monitoring and nursing‑related services to residents as needed, in compliance with DHS 83 codes while promoting wellness and independence. The AL RN provides leadership to the nursing/resident assistant staff in the AL programs; provides overall leadership for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care; collaborates with interdisciplinary staff and physician consultation on issues related to resident care and the quality of life for all residents;

monitors compliance with DHS 83 regulations and follows up on changes in condition, documentation, incidents/accidents, risks of infection, falls and confusion, psychotropic medication reduction, etc.; and provides support for residents, families and staff.

This position reports to the Assisted Living Director.

• Ensures the delivery of quality services related to care, including ADL needs and wound care management.
• Provides direct supervision, training/education, and communication with Resident Assistants regarding medication administration, personal ADL tasks, treatment procedures, delegated tasks, and ISP’s (care plans).
• Ensures timely maintenance of records and charts to reflect residents’ conditions.
• Obtains and transcribes physician orders to MAR and ISP as needed.
• Initiates, monitors, and oversees the completion of appropriate paperwork on use of psychotropic medications.
• Maintains regular communication with other RN’s & AL Director, physicians, pharmacist, residents, and families’/responsible parties.
• Ensures that all Oakwood policies are administered effectively and accurately.
• Attends meetings and actively participates on committees as assigned or as it relates to this position.
• Maintains flexible hours and on‑call hours as needed.
• Provides support to other assisted living households as needed.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply current nursing theory and practices with emphasis on assessment skills and problem‑solving techniques as they relate to resident needs.
• Motivates residents to reach their optimal level of independence.
• Shows a willingness to work within departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and implement state and federal regulations which affect the care of residents.
• Carries out job responsibilities in a professional, accurate and conscientious manner.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere which fosters effective team relationships with other staff and with various community agencies and with the public.
• Handles confidential information according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Exercises independent judgement and makes sound decisions.
• Willingly provides on‑call support as needed.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of residents and staff.
• Proficient knowledge about CBRF codes per DHS 83.
• Provides leadership to nursing and resident assistant staff in the assisted living programs.
• Provides leadership that fosters teamwork in meeting the mission, vision, and values of Oakwood.
• Participates in the monitoring of nursing/resident assistant skills on the floor using quality assurance tools as appropriate.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and registration or eligible for registration as an RN in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience providing care for geriatric individuals required.
• 3 to 5 years of nursing experience in a supervisory or training capacity.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 and an electronic medical record system.

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