Overview
FLSA: Non-Exempt This a technical nursing position at Hillview Health Care Center or Lakeview Health Center to which employees are appointed by the Director of Nursing Services. Employees work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Location: Lakeview Health Center & Community Living is a state-of-the-art campus in West Salem, WI.
Shift: 2 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m., including weekday shifts and rotating weekends. Enjoy days off during the week!
Wage depends on experience!- Up to $31.95/hr and $34.45/hr on weekends with differential.
Essential Leadership Functions
Act with Integrity and Build Trust - Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions
- Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints
- Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives
Drive for Results - Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes
- Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results
- Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring
Develop Talent and Effective Teams - Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth
- Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential
- Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team
Lead with Vision and Strategy - Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives
- Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully
Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking - Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives
- Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment
- Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others
Build and Maintain Effective Relationships - Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization
- Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking
- Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders
Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service - Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community
- Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes
- Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization
Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence - Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations
- Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks
- Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others
Essential Job Functions Provides care within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. [3]Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments. [1]
Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel. [1]Evaluates resident needs and assists with the development and implementation of nursing care plans. [2]
Makes clinical observations of resident conditions and behavior and makes accurate and complete nursing notes of those observations in the clinical record. [2]
Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard. [2]Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator. [3]
Determines and supervises work assignments to provide maximum utilization of Nursing Assistants. Responsible to see that assigned tasks are accomplished. [2]
Prepares daily shift reports and notifies supervisor of change in resident status. [3]Attends in-service education as provided or mandated. [3]Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3]In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials. [3]
Physical demands: Up to 75% of time is spent standing and talking. Walking, hearing, and using near vision are used about 50% of the time. About 25% of time is spent sitting, bending, twisting, reaching. Activities done about 10% of time include stooping, crouching, low to very high lifting – up to 60 lbs. to transfer residents and pushing residents in wheelchairs. Uses nursing related equipment.
RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS
Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.[3]
This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.[2]Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
Risk Exposure Categories: 1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain a clinical perspective and a therapeutic approach in the provision of care and in professional relationships with residents.
Knowledge of medications and skill in their administration as the resident is prescribed.
Compliance with standards of nursing practice.
Compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Ability to coordinate and determine work assignments of subordinate personnel and supervise their job performance.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin.
Preference for nursing experience in a long-term care facility.
Those persons driving must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record
Must maintain a valid Wisconsin nursing license.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Please see the job description for benefits.