RN (Staff Nurse) Pool Job Monroe area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled nursing service within the scope of the Registered Nurse license at Pleasant View Nursing Home.

RN (Staff Nurse) Pool employees do not receive set schedules.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Overall Functions

Receive a report from the nurse on the previous shift, listening to updates, changes, and new information. Present a comprehensive report to the nursing assistants. Confirm their understanding of assignments and requests as well as the time that these are due to be completed. Reviews the schedule for therapy, the beauty shop, programs for the day and outside appointments.

Conduct rounds on the unit upon arrival monitoring the appearance of the unit, and the appearance of the residents. Communicate observations to the appropriate staff for follow through and attention.

Coordinate the duties and responsibilities for the day with the NCC.

Monitor the duties of the nursing assistants for completeness and in conjunction with the plan of care.

Record resident information using the electronic chart or the clinical record.

Responsible for the care and service to the residents under the direction of the NCC.

Complete assessment of the resident upon admission, quarterly and upon change of condition.

Nursing Care Functions

Inform nursing staff of new admissions and information about this new resident. Monitor that the room is ready, and that the supplies and equipment have been delivered to the room.

Prepare and administer medication to residents. Observe and record resident’s response to medication, and physical and mental condition.

Perform prescribed nursing treatment and monitor for effectiveness.

Monitor resident’s condition, assess resident change in condition, communicate with the physician and reports to the NCC.

Review current and new MD orders

Complete documentation in the clinical record accurately and comprehensively, providing subjective and objective data, the plan and effectiveness of the plan.

Assist in developing resident care plans and/or updates/revisions.

Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications.

Provide comfort for emotionally distressed residents and residents’ families.

Provide information to residents and families, offering choice. Communicate openly providing appropriate updates of current status and progress.

Identify resident care needs and provide input to the development of the care plan.

Personnel Functions

Understand and follows the Green County Employee Handbook. Follows facility guidelines and read and understand updates, memos, and educational sessions.

Fulfill work schedule by arriving to the work station at the start of the shift. Meet attendance standards. Will fill in for open shifts.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Meet with the team on a regularly scheduled basis to promote effective communication, timely problem solving, and the improvement of services.

Attend all mandatory meetings and in-services and complete the make-up session in a timely manner. Encourage staff attendance as well.

Ensure that privacy and confidentiality of resident information is upheld. Monitor that facility computers are used for resident related services only. Monitor that employee cell phones are kept in the employee locker room or employee vehicle.

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other nurses and nursing assistants assisting one another as needed and when requested. Be a positive team member. Refrain from speaking negatively, engagement in gossip and the criticism of fellow employees.

Communicate concerns, questions, frustrations and complaints to the NCC/ DON in a timely and confidential manner. In the event that this communication is not resolved, communication of this will be presented to the Administrator.

Be aware that performance and conduct reflects positive customer service to internal and external customers.

Attend and participate in unit meetings, department meetings and other meetings as…