Description:
Summer Special ~ Up to $3K Sign-on Bonus!
Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine nursing care and assisting with activities of daily living
Nursing Care Functions
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Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
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Follows all routines, policies, and procedures to accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements per facility protocol
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Delivers meals, assists with eating, and promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the charge nurse
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Assists with the restorative nursing program to include passive and active range of motion and ambulation with appropriate assistive devices
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Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift
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Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs
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Changes bed linens and ensures that beds are neatly made
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Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed
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Reports promptly to the charge nurse any signs of resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status
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Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors
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Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy
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Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff
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Other duties and responsibilities as directed by licensed staff or supervisors
Personnel Functions
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Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled
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Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
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Completes assigned training and obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education per year
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Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
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Follows all facility policies and procedures
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Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
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Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member
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Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
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Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
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Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law
Requirements:
Qualifications
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Certification through a state-approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course
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Must be current on the Wisconsin State Registry within 120 days of hire
Other Skills and Abilities required
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Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity
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Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations
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Strong time management and teamwork skills
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Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans
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Customer service oriented
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Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as lifting and moving residents
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Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully
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Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule
Physical Requirements
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Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements
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Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
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Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
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Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)
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Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy
