Registered Nurse BPHCC

The Dane County Department of Human Services (DCDHS) - Badger Prairie Health Care Center (BPHCC) is currently recruiting for Registered Nurses (RNs). BPHCC currently has has one 0.6 FTE and several 0.2 FTE RN positions. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within the next six (6) months.

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

This position is located in the Badger Prairie Health Care Center (BPHCC). Under general supervision of the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Manager, incumbents in this classification perform skilled nursing services within the scope of the Registered Nurse License. Coordinate and provide resident care on the households/neighborhoods. Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff. Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams. Perform other related work as required.

Identifies resident care needs and develops and implements the plan of care for residents. Records resident information in the electronic medical record. Prepares and administers medication to residents. Performs prescribed nursing treatments. Completes resident assessments. Observes and records resident’s response to medication, physical and mental condition. Coordinates the duties and responsibilities for the shift with the charge nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator and/or the Nurse Manager.

Communicates and coordinates implementation of the care plan. Coordinates and collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate and evaluate resident care. Monitors CNA performance of duties for completeness and adherence with resident’s plan of care. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident personal health information and complies with all HIPAA requirements. Assumes charge nurse functions, including scheduling. May care for residents who have infectious pathogens.

Applicants must possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and legally able to practice as such in the State of Wisconsin. Must also be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Access to a telephone. No previous criminal convictions for abuse, mistreatment or neglect of others. Free of clinically apparent communicable disease. (Refer to other special requirements noted in the ‘Physical and Environmental Work Requirements’ section below.)

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether…