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Starting pay up to $40.50 per hour, which includes $1.50 shift differential for PM and a $2.50 shift differential Night shifts.

In addition we offer an incentive for picking up additional hours worked. 

It is never too early to plan for retirement!

As an employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country.

The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. The WRS is a strong public pension plan because of its stable funding, unique plan design and robust governance. These factors set the WRS apart from the vast majority of other plans in the United States. With some $142 billion in assets, it is the 8th largest U.S. public pension fund.

Participating staff contribute 6.9% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

NCHC Benefits: NCHC Employee Benefits

We currently have Full Time or Part Time RN opportunities at Mount View Care Center in Wausau

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Purpose of the Position

Professional nursing work involving the delivery and supervision of resident care on an assigned nursing unit

(s) in a skilled nursing home facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Manager. The employee performs the full scope of professional nursing functions within the parameters of professional licensure and standards of practice.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:        

Degree in Nursing earned at an accredited four year college or university.

Less than one year relevant experience.

Current Professional Nurse Registration from the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing

Current BLS (CPR) Certification

Ability to use a computer-based system for data entry, planning, and documenting care

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills including: attention to detail, compassion, listening, empathy, patience, cooperation, and dependability

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks while being safety oriented

Ability to lift, transport, and support residents

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Functions as charge nurse and supervises the nursing care of all assigned residents.

Delegates tasks to and supervises ancillary nursing personnel.

Supervises, directs and assists employees with direct resident care and provides direct resident care in a timely manner.

Monitors and coaches employee performance.

Contributes, participates, and supports the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach to providing quality care for residents.

Knowledge of accurate application of the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation as relates to resident care.

Participates in cross training for other units to maximize flexibility and efficient utilization of resources.

Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's/resident's status and responds appropriately.

Performs ongoing assessment and revises care/treatment plan based on new data and patient's/resident's condition

Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's/resident's needs and formulates a plan of care which includes physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors; patient/resident/caregiver education and discharge planning as appropriate.

Documents accurate and ongoing assessment of patient/resident status: documentation includes patient treatment/care including nursing interventions, patient responses, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations and progress towards goals.

Collaborates with other nurses and care/treatment team members to ensure patient's/resident's wellbeing. Performs direct patient care using established procedures, policies, and standards.

Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients, residents, staff and visitors.

Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific project information.

Demonstrates necessary ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.

Administers medications and IVs according to policy and procedure; observe and document patient's/resident's response to medications.

Provides personal care to ensure comfort and well-being to the patient/resident, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs.

Provides training, coaching and mentoring of staff.

Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other work related tasks as required as assigned

Competencies

• Demonstrate organizational, leadership, management, clinical, department, program, common position and job specific competencies as required by North Central Health Care and/or various regulatory agencies based on job title. 
• Complete organizational, leadership, management, clinical, department, program, common position and job specific education as required by North Central Health Care and/or various regulatory agencies based on job title.
• Qualifications and provision of care are in accordance with national acceptable standards of practices pertinent to role based on job title.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards along with federal, state and local codes pertinent to role based on job title.

Core Value Standards of Behavior

It is expected that all employees will demonstrate behaviors that support excellence as defined by North Central Health Care’s Core Value Standards of Behavior.

Physical and Working Environment

• Heavy Work: Frequent lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum requirement of 50 pounds unassisted.Physical Activities: List the minimum % of time required for each Physical/Mental Requirement.
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Exposure to Hazards:

• Moderate exposure to workplace hazards.

Working Conditions:

• Indoors
• Exposed to infectious diseases or other possible infectious materials including: blood, fecal matter, OPIM...

Travel Requirements:Type of travel: In community All requirements of the described position are subject to change over time where I may be required to perform other duties as requested by NCHC. Further, I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract.In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Acknowledgement and Compliance

• Nature of travel: Other
• Frequency: Minimal 

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