Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse) FT/PT NOC

This full-time or part-time position offers the opportunity to provide direct nursing care in a long-term care setting serving elderly residents. As a Staff Nurse, you will supervise nursing assistants, coordinate patient care activities, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies. You will work the night, evening, or overnight (NOC) shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care for assigned residents
• Ensure all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies
• Directly supervise and instruct nursing staff on topics to promote job knowledge
• Ensure nursing personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures
• Assist in developing written care plans for each resident that identify problems and needs
• Attend and actively participate in resident care plan conferences
• Report all concerns and complaints from residents or families to the Administrator
• Counsel and discipline nursing personnel as necessary
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties and following appropriate procedures
• Make physical rounds to all residents daily and with physicians as necessary
• Create and maintain a warm, calm environment throughout the department
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing
• Place orders for medications and treatments following budgetary guidelines
• Complete accident and incident reports
• Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident response
• Complete required assessments upon admission, transfer, and discharge
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and record appropriately
• Record new or changed diet orders and forward to Dietary Department
• Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Manage admission, discharge, and transfer processes
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
• Review medication records for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to stop order policies
• Administer professional services including catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, colostomy care, and care of the dying as required
• Participate in orientation of new residents and families to the facility
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician
• Notify the resident's attending physician and family of changes in condition
• Obtain sputum, urine, and other lab tests as ordered
• Take and record vital signs, blood pressures, and accuchecks as necessary
• Contact the resident's physician regarding nursing assessments, medication orders, incidents, and abnormal lab or X-ray results
• Ensure nursing notes and monthly summaries reflect the care plan and its implementation
• Attend staff meetings as directed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in Illinois and/or Wisconsin
• Current CPR certificate or ability to become certified within two weeks of employment
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the general public
• Leadership and supervisory ability with willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Good general health and emotional stability
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of care of the aged
• Personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful demeanor

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Adequate sight and hearing (with or without prosthetics) to meet position requirements
• Ability to function independently with flexibility and personal integrity
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, and residents in excess of 50 pounds throughout the day
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Schedule

• Night, evening, or overnight (NOC) shift
• Full-time or part-time positions available