Overview:
Assignment Length: Ongoing
Job Type: Contract
Medical Specialty: Senior Care & Nursing
Work Setting: Assisted Living Facility
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pay: $40-45 per hour
Annual Salary: $76,000-86,000
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Ensure patient health care records are maintained and accurate
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients
- Order clinical and medical diagnostic exams and tests
- Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine diagnostic checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, provide drugs and injections, etc.)
- Assisting in medical procedures as necessary
- Interpret diagnostic exams and tests to identify patient conditions
- Administer medications to patients based on conditions and symptoms, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions
- Performing wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging them
- Ensure all medical equipment used is up-to-date and functions properly
- Supervise the work of licensed practical nurses, nursing aides and assistants
- Document all actions and any irregularities so that other nursing teams are aware of the current state of each patient
- Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions
Required Credentials:
- Valid nursing license (RN or LPN)
- Proven experience in nursing management or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of patient care principles and practices
- Familiarity with case management processes and techniques
- Proficiency in airway management and respiratory support
- Experience in utilization management is a plus
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of pain management strategies and techniques
- Familiarity with inhalation therapies and medication administration
- Previous experience in a nursing home or assisted living facility is preferred
Job Type: Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rhinelander, WI (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rhinelander, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person