<div>This position coordinates nursing services for residents to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times within a safe environment, in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team developed for coordination of care.Status: Full Time, ExemptStarting Wage Range: $40.98/hr. – $45.16/hr.Department: ClearviewPosition Open Until FilledPlease submit Resume and Cover Letter with applicationHours: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-2:30pmDodge County offers a generous benefits package including:• 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, Short-term disability and Flex spending• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Provides leadership in attracting, retaining and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior nursing services to residents and families.• Directs the work of and manages unit staff. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Recommends employee transfers, disciplinary action, and discharge.• Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.• Identifies staff development needs and recommends to DON/ADON.• Directs resident care and supervision of staff providing direct care, including passing medication, providing treatment, and assessment; collaborates with outside healthcare providers and interdisciplinary team; advises/instructs Nurses, Aides, dietary workers, and unit clerks.• Coordinates the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process; schedules MDS assessments/care planning process – including collaboration with therapy providers; oversees completion of the Care Plans by the Interdisciplinary Team.• Assesses residents and gathers data for coding of MDS and care planning; delegates assessments to nurses as needed and sets up charting to capture care provided by staff; ensures accurate coding.• Assists in the development of an interdisciplinary care plan to ensure the resident’s physical and psychosocial needs are met; ensures the care plan remains appropriate – goals are attainable/allowing resident to be as involved in their care as possible, to attain their highest practicable level of functioning; oversees implementation of care plans.• Reviews charting daily – surveilling for potential infectious processes; ensures appropriate measures/precautions are taken to prevent spread of infections; logs infections and completes reports for Quality Assurance; collaborates with Public Health as needed for outbreak reporting, logging/submitting reportable data to State/Federal Government through CDC database.• Conducts resident and family conferences and provides updates, changes in condition, and instruction or education.• Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.• Plans and assists with discharge instructions and follow-up appointments, therapy instructions, etc.• Monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the growth and transmission of disease and infection.• Participates in the developing, maintaining, and updating of written policies and procedures pertaining to nursing services.; revises procedures accordingly.• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.• Assists with staffing various units; makes needed adjustments; answers phone calls and directs as needed.• Assists with the preparation for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.• Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up QA required.• Monitors incident reports, investigations, safety programs, etc.• Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES• Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of nursing.• Knowledge of the inherent dangers and precautions to be taken in using drugs and other medication.• Knowledge of treatment, assessment, immunization and related medical services for patients in area of assignment.• If wound care certified:○ Ability and knowledge to see wounds throughout the facility; order treatments and work with staff and physicians to ensure proper care and documentation.• Knowledge of local and State rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services.• Knowledge of electronic records systems.• Comprehensive knowledge of the long-term care facility laws and regulations.• Knowledge of the County’s and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.• Ability to develop department goals and objectives.• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time-off, and maintaining personnel records.• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.• Work has standard vision requirements.• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.• Hearing is required to perceive information in moderately loud conditions.• Work frequently requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles.• May work in any area of the facility.• May be subject to exposure to infectious wastes, diseases, and medical conditions.• Work is primarily in a health care setting where specialized resident programs are implemented.• Work environment includes exposure to infectious agents, chemical agents, and resident behaviors.QualificationsRequired: Associates or better in Nursing.Work experienceRequired• Associates degree in Nursing with four (4) years nursing experience working with the elderly or disabled population groups. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.• Three years’ supervisory experience.• Registered Nurse License in the State of Wisconsin.• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.• Must possess or obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.Preferred• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.• Previous experience or training in behavior management, dementia, traumatic brain injury, wound care, or rehabilitative principles.• Wound Care or TDK Certification.Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants.</div>

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This position coordinates nursing services for residents to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times within a safe environment, in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team developed for coordination of care. Status: Full Time, Exempt. Starting Wage Range: $40.98/hr. – $45.16/hr. Department:...

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RN Unit Manager – Dodge County – Clearview

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