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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Purpose of the Position The purpose of the Registered Nurse is to perform registered nursing services at the Sauk County Health Care Center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Promote or restore resident\'s health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Provide physical and psychological support to residents and their families Promote resident\'s independence by establishing a resident centered model approach to all aspects of nursing care Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards of practice; measuring health outcomes against resident\'s goals and standards; following nursing home\'s philosophy and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and any other governing agency Administer prescribed treatments and medications to residents by all approved routes while monitoring for resident\'s physical and mental response to medications and treatments Assist with admission of new residents by determining resident\'s special nursing needs and assigns tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as appropriate Provide assistance and guidance to nursing assistants on procedures, treatments, and equipment. Evaluate CNAs work performance and completes performance evaluations. Recommend subordinates\' discipline/discharge Accompany physicians on medical rounds and update physicians regarding resident\'s medical conditions Document resident information into the Electronic Charting System (ECS) to provide continuity of care and will also enter information into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) system as needed and/or requested Assist in developing resident care plans and assures adherence by the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis Additional Duties and Responsibilities Record weekly and/or monthly, resident progress or change in condition in order to maintain resident\'s clinical record Monitor and record vital signs. Records resident procedures, treatments and medications as required by state and federal regulations Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and other ADLs, and help to answer call lights on the unit in a timely manner Prepare accident/incident reports for residents and staff Participate in in-service training to maintain knowledge of current facility, state and federal regulations and requirements Assure policy and procedure adherence by staff of facility Transcribe physician orders Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medication. Account for narcotics and resident money and valuables And other duties as assigned. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi