Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Warren Barr Lieberman
Location: Skokie
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
ClassificationNonexemptReports toDirector of Nursing and
Assistant Director of Nursing Summary/Objective In keeping with our
organization's goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve,
the Registered Nurse (R.N.) plays a critical role in providing
superior customer service and nursing care to all Guests and
guests. The R.N. provides supervision of staff and will safeguard
the health, safety and welfare of all Guests/guests under their
care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established
nursing policies and procedures.Essential FunctionsReasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.1. Provides quality nursing care
to Guests/guests in an environment that promotes their rights,
dignity and freedom of choice.2. Provides supervision to C.N.A's
and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to
ascertain that assignments have been completed.3. Assign all
C.N.A's and other subordinate staff to Guests. Assign break times
and all regular and special assignments.4. Administer all
parenteral, intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections.5.
Administer medications within the scope of practice of the R.N.
Licensure. Maintain a current report of narcotics received and
used.6. Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of the
controlled substances and narcotics. Ensure that drugs covered by
controlled substances laws are verified by inventory.7. Place
pharmacy orders, for and administer all newly prescribed
medications and document.8. Carry out direct contemporaneous
charting in your shift. Chart detailed monthly evaluations of each
Guest that reflect his/her condition and progress.9. Responsible
for all nursing care of assigned Guests while on duty. Must notify
appropriate persons if there is any significant change in a Guest's
condition or any transfer to a hospital.10. Ensure that Guest care
plans are being followed and asses each Guest's status in accord
with their care plan.11. Round with physicians when needed.12.
Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians
including but not limited to pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter
care, hot and cold compounds and intravenous therapy.13. Supervise
serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake and immediately
report any issues to the physician and DON/ADON.14. Must be
knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care
planning process by reporting specific information and observations
of the Guest's needs, preferences and report any behavioral
changes.15. Provide wound care when needed.16. Completes medical
records documenting care provided and other information in
accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict
confidentiality.17. Assure that established infection control and
standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.
Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and
using equipment and supplies.18. Reports all hazardous conditions,
damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.19.
Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/guests and
interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and
promotes a caring environment.20. Answer and respond to call lights
promptly and courteously.21. Assist with new admissions,
re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to different
rooms within the facility.22. Communicates and interacts
effectively and tactfully with Guests/guests, visitors, families,
peers and supervisors.23. Attend and participate in departmental
meetings and in-services as directed.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis
position has direct supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse
Aides and other personnel assigned.Work EnvironmentThis job
operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular
walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or
pushing carts. This position works mostly in the Guest care areas
as well as in occasional outside weather conditions. This role may
also come into contact with patients who may have contagious
illnesses.Physical Demandswhile performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position
is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling,
and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must be able to lift
and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of
WorkThis position is part of a health care facility that is open 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday
and work during inclement weather will be required.TravelNo travel
is expected for this position.Required Education and Experience1.
High school diploma or equivalent.2. Graduate from and accredited
nursing program.3. Current State License as a Registered Nurse4.
C.P.R. CertifiedPreferred Education and Experience1. One year
experience as an R.N. in a long term care setting.2. One year
experience as a C.N.A.Additional Eligibility Qualifications1.
Knowledge of Joint commission procedures.2. Knowledge of IDPH
regulations.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at
any time with or without notice.IND123
Keywords: Warren Barr Lieberman, Skokie , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Skokie, Illinois
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