Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse)
Company: Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care C
Location: Skokie
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible to provide direct
nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-to- day
nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such
supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and
local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies. The
objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is
maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current,
unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the State of
Illinois and/or Wisconsin. Must possess current CPR certificate or
become certified within two weeks of employment. Must be
knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in care of the aged. Must be
able to read, write, and speak the English language in an
understandable manner. Must possess the ability to make independent
decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the
ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors,
personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to
work harmoniously with other personnel. Must be personable,
enthusiastic, and resourceful. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able
to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope
with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess
sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this
position can be fully met. Must function independently, have
flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work
effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support
agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional
stability. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill,
disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies,
and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day. Is
subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions,
etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Accepts and supports as directed by appropriate
authority. This may require different floor, customers, workload,
and multiple tasks as assigned. Plan, develop, organize, implement,
evaluate, and direct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden for a
respective unit. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are
followed in accordance with established policies. Directly
supervise and instruct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden on a
number of topics to promote job knowledge. Ensure all the Ladies
and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental policies and
procedures, including appropriate dress code. Assist in developing
a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the
problems/needs of the customer. Attends and actively participates
in customer care plan conference as directed. Report all concerns,
complaints made by the customer or their family to the
Administrator. Counsel/discipline nursing personnel as requested or
as necessary. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are
performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures
are being followed. Make physical rounds to all customers daily.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Create and maintain an
atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as
well as a calm environment throughout the department. Attend and
participate in continuing education programs. Recommend to the
Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the
department. Place orders for medications and treatments as
necessary following established budgetary guidelines. Utilize PCC
24-hour summary concerning recommendations/concerns related to
customer care needs. Fill out complete accident/incident reports.
Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record
and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with
established policies. Chart nurses--- notes in an informative and
descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the customer,
as well as the customer---s response to the care. Complete required
assessments upon the customer---s admission, transfer, and/or
discharge. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on
the Physicians--- Order Form and P.O.S. Record new/changed diet
orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Perform
routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our
established Charting and Documentation Policies and Procedures.
Responsible for completion of admission, discharge, and transfer
processes. Prepare and administer medications and treatments if
appropriate as ordered by the physician. Review medication record
for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of
the physician---s order, and adherence to stop order policies.
Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube
feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs,
colostomy, and drainage bags, care of the dead/dying, etc., as
required. Participate in the orientation of new customers/family
members to the facility. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic
services, as ordered by the physician. Notify the customer---s
attending physician and family when there is a change in the
customer---s conditions. Obtain sputum, urine and other lab tests
as ordered. Take and record TPR---s, blood pressures, accuchecks,
etc., as necessary. Contact the customer---s physician for: Nursing
assessment of change of condition. Medication orders or charges. To
inform of incidents. To report abnormal results of Lab and X-ray.
Anything else pertinent to the customers--- care and well-being.
Ensure the nurses--- notes and monthly summaries reflect the care
plan and is being followed. Attend staff meetings, etc., as
directed. Perform other related duties as assigned. zr
Keywords: Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care C, Skokie , Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse), Healthcare , Skokie, Illinois
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