Registered Nurse (RN) -NO WEEKENDS

Coordinate and manage care for elderly participants enrolled in the Family Care Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare initial assessment to include physical assessment, obtaining past and current medical history, functional abilities, and nutritional status.
• Ongoing risk management and health assessment according to guidelines set by the Milwaukee County Dept of Aging, clients’ needs, and level of care.
• Care plan development that needs to be revised every six months.
• Health education for the member and/or family and/or caretaker
• Coordination of services, including but not limited to medical, nursing, home health needs, services, equipment, and supplies
• Serve as a consultant to the social worker regarding all health care needs and concerns
• Medication management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Forms

• Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize work.

• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team as well as independently.

• Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.

• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.

• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, clients, and the community.

• Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.

• Complete accident reports when necessary.

• An associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree is preferred. Must be certified as a Registered Nurse with the State of Wisconsin

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Must be dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and have basic computer knowledge. Previous experience working with the elderly and disabled is seen as an advantage.

• A bilingual Spanish speaker is highly preferred but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud.
• Position requires frequent walking, standing, going up and down the stairs, lifting, etc.
• Standard office equipment generally used includes Telephone, Personal Computer or Tablet, Printer/Photocopy Machine, Fax Machine, and Calculator
• May be required to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to complete required client visits and other work-related travel throughout scheduled work hours, including on short notice. The number of visits varies based on client and program needs. Employees who drive a personal vehicle for work-related purposes must maintain a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle must be insured.