Job Title
Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (LTC)
Job Summary
This Registered Nurse position offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care within a long-term care facility in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. The role focuses on assisting with day-to-day nursing activities, ensuring the well-being and safety of residents.
The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and maintaining accurate resident records. This role requires a compassionate professional with exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and continuously monitor for changes in condition.
- Administer medications accurately following the "5 Rights" of medication administration.
- Perform wound care and assessments as clinically indicated.
- Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians, families, and the healthcare team in a timely manner.
- Maintain thorough and accurate resident records through meticulous charting and documentation.
- Provide clinical leadership on the floor, assessing situations and directing care as needed.
- Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation to the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
- Collaborate with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to ensure prompt response to resident needs, including answering call lights.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One (1) year of related Registered Nurse experience, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in patient assessment and monitoring.
- Expertise in medication administration and wound care.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide clinical leadership and make sound decisions.
- Effective documentation and record-keeping abilities.
- Teamwork and collaboration with nursing assistants and other staff.
- Commitment to patient safety and ethical reporting.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (typically 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Days Per Week: 3 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin.