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Lutheran Homes Fond du Lac
| Location | Fond Du Lac, WI |
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| Posted | 1918 days ago - Thursday, January 24, 2019 |
| Type: | Full-time Permanent |
Description
About Us
Are you looking to build a connection with those you serve? Would you enjoy leading a team of health care professionals committed to helping individuals live long and live wellLHHS has the perfect opportunity to fulfill these desires.
LHHS is in search of qualified RN that will contribute to helping residents live long and live well. As the RN, our nurses work to provide to the residents assigned, the highest quality of care by administrating the residents plan of care. Within your unit, you will supervise the LPN and the non-professional nursing staff. All Nurses will adhere to rules of conduct and standards of practice as defined by Wisconsin Statue and Wisconsin Administration Code.
Full Time:
AM SHIFT: 6 AM - 2:30 PM Scheduled 8 days e/o weekend schedule.
AM SHIFT: 6 AM - 2:30 PM Scheduled 8 days e/o weekend schedule.
PM Shift: 2 PM - 10:30 PM Scheduled 8 days e/o weekend schedule.
NOC Shift 10:15 PM - 6:15 PM Scheduled 8 days e/o weekend schedule.
The RN works a rotating schedule including every other weekend. Electronic access to scheduling allows for instant and active access to the 4 week schedule.
Graduate Nurses and/or expecting graduates are encouraged to apply. LHHS has a training program to assist with orientation and on the job training to help new nurses succeed in their new career.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package to include a competitive starting wage, health/dental/vision insurance, short-term disability, PTO and retirement contributions. Access to on-site fitness gym and other related wellness benefits included.
Why join the team?
For over 77 years, Lutheran Homes & Health Services’ ministry continues to evolve and set standards for a comprehensive continuum of care and services for older adults. As a not-for-profit organization, Lutheran Homes & Health Services currently owns and manages multiple programs and communities for seniors of all faiths. United by a single mission, we strive to provide a community of caring where people know with assurance that we are dedicated to promoting the well-being of older adults by helping them achieve successful aging. Each team member contributes to quality care with a holistic and compassionate approach to help residents live long and live well. To learn more visit us at www.lutheranhomesfonddulac.org
Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a Nurse with the State of Wisconsin as an RN.
- Job Duties
- Assessment, preparation, coordination, and implementation of the total plan of care.
- Supervises other nursing staff and their provision of care during the shift.
- Administers and monitors the use of medications and maintains current knowledge base.
- Observes, assesses and documents resident status, including 24 hour report.
- Notifies physician of change in condition.
- Assists with physician visits.
- Performs veni-punctures for specimens or IV fluids or meds.
- Assists residents to attain and maintain highest practicable level socially and medically.
- Conveys accurate adequate assessment information to physicians, residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
- Performs medical treatments and evaluates their effectiveness.
- Signs all physician orders after ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and completion.
- Completes required documents for transfers, admissions, etc. and utilizes Care Tracker information.
- Physical Demands
- Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.
- Must be able to use hands, arms for grasping, pushing, pulling and for moderately difficult manipulation such as writing, positioning, etc
- Must be physically able to move intermittently throughout the day.
- Must be able to speak English in an understandable manner.