Registered Nurse Supervisor

Status:  Part-Time  positions available, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage:   $37.71/hr

Additional $2.00/Hour PM & NOC Shift Differential and  $3.00/Hour Weekend Differential

$6,000 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time RN's (Prorated for Part-Time based on Full Time Equivalency (F.T.E.)

Positions Open Until Filled

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including: (pro-rated for part-time +20 employees) 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - if over 1200 hours/year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Provides leadership in attracting, retaining and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to residents and families.
• Directs the work of and manages the assigned nursing staff.  Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations.    Provides staff coaching/counseling. 
• Audits nursing staff; ensures procedures are followed; provides follow-up and education as needed.
• Directs resident care and supervision of staff providing direct care, including passing medications, providing treatments, assessing residents, collaborating with outside healthcare providers and interdisciplinary team; advising/instructing Nurses, Aides, dietary workers, and Household Information Assistants regarding resident care.
• Reviews charting daily – surveilling for potential infectious processes; ensures appropriate measures/precautions are taken to prevent spread of infections; logs infections.
• Provides family, resident, and/or guardians with updates, changes, in condition and instruction or education.
• Accompanies physicians on rounds and assists with examinations and treatments; reviews patients care plan; transcribes new orders; informs residents and physicians regarding laboratory results, current conditions, etc.
• Plans and assists with discharge instructions and follow-up appointments, therapy instructions, etc.
• Assists with staffing various units; makes needed adjustments; answers phone calls and directs as needed.
• Maintains contact with the pharmacy; maintains narcotics records.
• Supervises resident appointment and transportation scheduling to other facilities, clinics, hospitals, etc.
• Performs Staff Nurse duties.
• Monitors incident reports, investigations, safety programs, etc.
• Monitors infection control; initiates appropriate actions and submits reports as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES 

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices, and techniques of Skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of drugs and other medication.
• Knowledge of local and state rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of professional and nonprofessional personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of electronic records systems.
• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in housekeeping and laundry services including hazardous laundry chemicals and isolation procedures.
• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a clean environment.
• Ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and entire staff throughout the organization.
• Ability to verbally communicate with residents, families, the public, and other members of the organization.
• Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner.
• Must be able to safely perform