Assisted living Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Qualifications :

Must be a registered nurse currently licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin. A minimum of three years experience in nursing is required. Experience in long-term care management is preferred. Must be able to assess resident conditions and function in multiple priority situations. Must have knowledge of CBRF regulations and possess leadership ability and effective communication skills.

Status :

The Nurse Manager is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing.

Essential Job Functions :

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the overall care of the residents according to state / federal guidelines of the CBRF

Oversees day-to-day nursing care performed by medication assistants, certified nursing assistants, and resident service assistants to ensure that quality care is maintained at all times

Specific Job Duties :

Coordinates continuity of care for all CBRF residents

Ensures that an ISP has been established and maintained for each resident

Completes resident paperwork as scheduled to meet state / federal guidelines

Wound care assessments and management

Ensures that residents are admitted, discharged, and transferred according to facility policies

Completes rounds for the designated areas to ensure all cares are being performed adequately

Conducts huddles with staff on each shift and checks in with all CBRF staff prior to leaving.

Monitors resident conditions and contacts appropriate persons if there are changes in condition

Participates in resident care conferences

Reports all pertinent information to the preceding and proceeding shifts

Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Campus Administrator and lead nursing assistants.

On call (rotation shared with SNF Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing) to assist nursing staff as needed with resident concerns including assessment, documentation, and staffing.

Maintains confidentiality of all resident care information

Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and team members

Reviews complaints / grievances made by residents, staff, and families and assists with solving issues

Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules to assure medications are administered correctly

Performs annual Medication Aide reviews and approves / signs off on new hire Medication Aides.

Administers medications and treatments as deemed necessary

Ensures physician and lab orders are transcribed in a timely manner

Ensures that charting and documentation is being completed

Obtains appropriate consents from residents, families, and / or guardians when necessary

Oversees the management of scheduling physician rounds and appointments to stay in compliance and for acute needs.

Acts as a liaison to staff, residents, and families

Acts as a role model to nursing staff by teaching, demonstrating, and orienting staff as necessary

Participates in evaluating, coaching, and counseling of nursing personnel

Follows facility Infection Control guidelines as appropriate

Works cooperatively with rehabilitative services and applies knowledge of rehab techniques

Keeps the Director of Nursing and Administrator informed of significant resident and staff changes

Keeps informed of current nursing practices and trends through individual study

Assists with scheduling needs for all shifts as necessary

Adheres to nursing supervisor performance standards as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act

Attends scheduled meetings and in-services on a regular basis

Participates as a member of Resident Care committee

Participates in the implementation of the facility's quality assurance program

Works scheduled hours complying with facility attendance policies

Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to actions to assure resident and staff safety

Practices good personal hygiene and facility dress code

Conducts trainings and meetings for nursing staff.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse