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.