Registered Nurse All Shifts

Position Overview

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, as well as facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Accepts and supports as directed by appropriate authority, adapting to different floors, customers, workloads, and multiple tasks as assigned.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the operations of the respective unit.
• Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Directly supervise and instruct nursing personnel on various topics to promote job knowledge.
• Ensure all staff follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies their problems and needs.
• Attend and actively participate in customer care plan conferences as directed.
• Report all concerns and complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator.
• Counsel or discipline nursing personnel as requested or necessary.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties; perform physical rounds for all customers and rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positivity, ensuring a calm environment throughout the department.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs of the department to the Director of Nursing.
• Place orders for medications and treatments in accordance with established budgetary guidelines.
• Utilize the PCC 24-hour summary to address recommendations or concerns related to customer care needs.
• Fill out complete accident/incident reports.
• Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign orders and progress notes as per established policies.
• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and the customer's response.
• Complete required assessments upon customer admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and document them appropriately.
• Record new or changed diet orders and forward the information to the Dietary Department.
• Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established Documentation Policies and Procedures.
• Manage admission, discharge, and transfer processes efficiently.
• 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 such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, colostomy care, and care of the deceased as required.
• Participate in orientation programs for new customers and their families.
• Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
• Notify the customer's attending physician and family of any changes in condition.
• Obtain lab tests (sputum, urine, etc.) as ordered.
• Take and record vital signs, including TPR’s, blood pressures, and accuchecks, as necessary.
• Contact the customer's physician for nursing assessment of condition changes, medication orders, incident reporting, abnormal lab results, and any other pertinent issues.
• Ensure that nurses’ notes and monthly summaries accurately reflect the care plan and its execution.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• Must possess current CPR certification or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in the care of the aged.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, and government agencies.
• Must demonstrate leadership and supervisory abilities and work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing, or use prosthetics to meet job requirements.
• Must function independently with flexibility and personal integrity while working 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 occasionally hostile individuals.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, and customers weighing over fifty (50) pounds.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Shifts: Morning (7:00 am – 3:30 pm), Evening (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm), Night (11:00 pm – 7:30 am)