Job Description:

The RN position is responsible for coordinating assessment, follow up and implementation of resident care. Principle Accountabilities / Essential Job Functions: * To coordinate timely and accurate nursing assessments, interventions and evaluations with supporting documentation in the resident's record to assure that desired resident outcomes and standards of resident care are provided. * Assist in planning, directing and providing resident care as a front line leader. This will include but not limited to medication administration, data collection, assessment, provision of treatments, risk assessments and implementation and care plan development. * Recognize signs and symptoms of change of condition-respond as indicated by resident need and follow through with appropriate contacts to include clinical manager, family and MD. * To schedule and coordinate follow-up assessments / interventions with other staff. * Attendance of required staff meetings, daily report and continuing education sessions in order to be informed of current processes and plant to provide quality resident services. * Must be able to work positively with team members and support all aspects of team approach. * Orientation and training new staff as needed. * Abide by all facility rules and regulations. * Be able to work outside of normal working hours as necessary. Responsibilities: * Performs all duties in a professional manner. Sets a good example for employees (timeliness, accuracy, appearance, demeanor, etc) Gains the trust and respect of co-workers and management, develops and maintains positive working relationships with them. * Responsible for the quality, accuracy, thoroughness and reliability of work performed and for maintaining professional standards required by the position and by regulation in the long-term care industry. * Maintains the integrity of confidential resident, family, employment and business information (including salaries). * Is respectful of the right of residents, notifies supervisor of questionable care or mistreatment. * Other duties as assigned. * Observes Resident's Rights. * QA knowledge and involvement. Qualifications/Education: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must possess and maintain a current Wisconsin license. * Must be able to demonstrate competency/proficiency with computers and certain medical equipment. * Requires ability to positively relate to the needs of nursing home clients and have a genuine appreciation and interest in older people and those with special needs. * Must be able to speak, read and write English in a proficient, understandable manner. * Must be physically able to perform all duties of the position. * Must be able to make independent decisions in the best interest of the organization. * Requires patience, tact and willingness to work with and communicate effectively with people regardless of the level at which they are currently functioning. * Must be able to work effectively with he public under all conditions. * Must meet the requirements of the criminal background check law. * Requires regular and punctual attendance.