Capitol Lakes, a continuing-care retirement community in the heart of downtown Madison, has an opening for a part-time (30 hours/week) RN/LPN supporting our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.  The RN/LPN is responsible for providing nursing assessments, patient care and addresses medical and emotional needs of Capitol Lakes AL/Memory Care residents.

Work Schedule:  11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., days vary.  Hours may vary depending on facility needs.  (Includes rotating weekend assignment.)

• Provides nursing care according to physician's orders and/or recognized nursing standards and procedures.
• Assist with assessments related to function and physical status of a resident upon admission, during changes of condition, medication management for the purpose of determining ability for self-administration, potential restraints, etc…
• Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of residents.  Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment, which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.
• Assist with oversight of individualized service plan (ISP) implementation by care staff; Updating the ISP as conditions change and recognition of deviation from plan performed as needed
• Medication management: oversight of medication storage, administration, documentation, treatments and delegated tasks.  Setup and pass medications as needed, observing the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Maintain working knowledge of resident conditions at all times
• Review 24 hour reports and other pertinent nursing documentation from previous shifts.
• Assist with the training of all employees in accordance with Capitol Lakes policy/procedures and state/federal regulations by contributing to the clinical development of staff

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure as a RN or LPN with the Wisconsin State Board of nursing. Current CPR certification
• A minimum of 1 year nursing experience in a long-term care facility strongly preferred.  Experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care is highly desirable.
• Must be familiar with organization, functions, policies, regulations and procedures of a Medical Clinic/skilled nursing facility as they relate to nursing services. 
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Must maintain current knowledge of computer systems.