Registered Nurse (RN)

COUNTY OF KENOSHA • Kenosha, WI • 4h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Brookside Care Center, a Kenosha County facility, employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services to our guests. We choose quality employees who are willing to work as a team and are dedicated to our mission. Come join our team of caregivers at our state-of-the-art facility! In addition to 24 hour per day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing. We offer skilled rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life. Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative nursing, dementia care, and hospice care. We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care designed around the resident\'s goals. We promote continuing education for all of our nursing staff by offering online education as well as live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their skills. Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College\'s A.D.N. and C.N.A. programs, Carthage College and Herzing University\'s B.S.N. programs, and the Marquette University M.S.N. program. We are honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for years to come. Duties of the RN include: Administers and records all medications and treatments provided to residents Prepares, applies, and charts the administration of treatments and dressings as prescribed by physicians Observes residents\' symptoms Takes and records temperatures, blood pressures, pulses, and respirations Monitors residents\' behavior and vital signs and discusses progress with physicians Maintains accurate records of narcotics, barbiturates, and tranquilizers kept in the unit Explains to residents the therapies, medications, and treatments which are prescribed by physicians Gives all @types of oral, intramuscular, and intravenous injections as ordered Keeps residents comfortable and encourages healthful mental attitudes Plans and supervises the work of nursing personnel on the shift Keeps abreast of current developments in the nursing field by professional reading and attendance at in service training sessions Prepares required records, reports, and statistics Performs related work as required or assigned The successful candidate for this position will be required to comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care Center\'s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Prior experience in a nursing home or hospital preferred but not required Success Factors Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and standards of professional nursing Restorative nursing care Gerontological nursing Modern sterilization, diagnostic, and other medical and laboratory procedures and of bedside nursing methods Skill in: Communicating both verbally and in writing Computer usage including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Ability to: Maintain confidentiality requirements Work with physicians, nurses, attendants, residents, and the general public Give suitable instructions and assignments to nursing staff Maintain effective communication and open, collaborative relationships with nursing and other facility staff Communicate effectively with residents, family members or responsible parties, physicians, and others as required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds from waist to shoulder Carry 50 pounds for up to 20 feet Push/pull 60 horizontal force pounds for 10 feet ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. It is subject to close at any time without prior notice.

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