- Salary
- $46 – $53/hr
- Location
- Plymouth, WI, WI, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and unit operations, adjust assignments, and provide direct assistance when staffing levels require additional support.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; provide education, competency checks, and ongoing mentoring to ensure adherence to facility policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Oversee clinical assessments and response to resident conditions, including falls, changes in condition, potential abuse or neglect concerns, missing items, and other critical situations; ensure timely documentation, communication, and follow-up.
• Initiate, update, and contribute to interdisciplinary care plans, collaborate with the MDS Coordinator, and ensure accurate clinical documentation to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and participate in resident and family interactions, address concerns, grievances, and questions, promote positive outcomes, and foster a welcoming, resident-centered environment.
• Ensure staff compliance with all facility policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, infection prevention protocols, and safety practices; provide correction and retraining when appropriate.
• Coordinate scheduling and daily replacement of staff, ensure adequate coverage on all units, and review timecards and staffing patterns for accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct audits, survey readiness, and quality reviews, including quarterly and PRN audits of care plans, medication carts, documentation, and clinical practices, and implement corrective action as needed.
• Lead or participate in required emergency preparedness activities, including quarterly CPR and elopement drills, fire drills, and response evaluations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Dietary, Housekeeping, and other departments to resolve environmental, equipment, or operational concerns affecting resident care or safety.
• Participate in investigations of incidents, accidents, or complaints, ensure accurate reporting, follow-up action, and communication with supervisory and administrative staff.
• Support new employee onboarding, provide orientation, mentoring, and skills validation for nursing staff.
• Complete timely employee performance evaluations, provide feedback, and recommend disciplinary action, promotion, or performance improvement as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model, promote teamwork, professionalism, and a strong customer service culture throughout the facility.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support high-quality resident care and nursing department operations.
• Duties require frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift, move, and reposition residents and equipment up to 50 pounds independently, and more with assistance or mechanical lift devices.
• Requires the ability to respond rapidly to resident care needs, emergency situations, and safety concerns.
• Visual and auditory acuity required to monitor resident conditions, identify changes, and accurately complete documentation.
• Work involves significant exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other occupational health hazards; the risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure is considered high, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used at all times.
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, odors, and noise levels in resident areas and common spaces.
• Requires manual dexterity for operation of medical equipment, handling supplies, and documenting in electronic and paper health record systems.
• Work schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as needed to support staffing and facility operations.
Skills
CPRComplianceCustomer ServiceHousekeeping