Nurse - Population Health & Clinical Programs

Company: Lakeview Specialty Hosp
Location: Waterford
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description To provide a dual role in supporting Population Health initiatives and delivering direct clinical nursing care. This position shares responsibilities between patient care duties on the floor and Population Health tasks, including: employee health, clinical education, and infection control surveillance activities. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate onboarding education for new clinical hires Monitor and track annual competencies for nursing staff Coordination/delivery of mandatory training and clinical in-services Support skill validation and re-education as needed Assist departments in meeting regulatory competency requirements Promote consistent application of standards of care across units Assist with pre-employment clinical clearance Track immunization status and TB screening Support post-exposure follow-up and return-to-work processes Coordinate N95 fit testing and required screenings Maintain confidential employee health documentation Ensure compliance with OSHA and organizational health requirements Provide direct nursing care within scope of practice Participate in interdisciplinary care planning as needed Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition Promote safe medication administration and documentation practices Support continuity of care and communication with care team *Patient Safety Expectation Adheres to established safety protocols, infection prevention standards, and hand hygiene practices to reduce the risk of harm to patients, residents, visitors, and staff. Participates in proactive risk identification and timely reporting of adverse events or near misses. Supports and educates staff in maintaining a culture of safety across nursing, population health, and employee wellness activities. Follows isolation precautions, immunization protocols, and surveillance workflows in compliance with regulatory standards. Promotes safe patient care practices during clinical assignments on the floor, including medication administration, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication. Education : Current RN license in the State of Wisconsin. Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: BLS certification required. Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred, not required. Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience in staff education, employee health, or infection prevention preferred. Ability to function independently and manage dual roles efficiently. Experience: Familiarity with employee health, education, or infection control procedures is a plus. About Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab: Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.

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