Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Alden Estates of Skokie
Location: Skokie
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
RN $7000 Sign-On BonusJOB SUMMARYResponsible 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.QUALIFICATIONSMust 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 REQUIREMENTSMust
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 FUNCTIONSAccepts 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.
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