REGISTERED NURSE/ LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Company: Franciscan Ministries
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview: Position SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible
for providing direct nursing care to the residents and supervising
the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing
assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local
regulations as well as established facility policies and
procedures. -Essential Functions, Key Duties, &
ResponsibilitiesDirect the daily activities of the certified
nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with
current federal, state and local regulations and established
company policies and procedures.Follow the nursing model to promote
holistic care for the residents.Ensure that policies and procedures
are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.Participate in the
admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.Assess
for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and
resident's family or representative and documenting
accordingly.Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry
out orders as written.Prepare and administer medications as per
physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as
indicated.Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe
for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.Schedule follow
up appointments for residents and transportation needs as
indicated.Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned
to the unit.Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes,
tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in
accordance with current policies and procedures.Perform rounds to
ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing
their assigned duties. Collaborate with other members of the
interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are
holistically met. Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to
the community's leadership team.Ensure that there is adequate stock
of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate
personnel of needs.Initiate, review and update care plans as
required.Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys
arise.May participate in QAPI activities as needed or
assigned.Ensure that infection control principles are followed and
help correct deficiencies in practice as noted. Report any
allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property,
exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or
administrator. - Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all
policies and procedures and any updates.Position
RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in
NursingLicenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a
Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state and a current CPR
certificationExperience: 1+ years of clinical nursing experience,
preferably in geriatricsSkills & Abilities:
Keywords: Franciscan Ministries, Evanston , REGISTERED NURSE/ LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Healthcare , Des Plaines, Illinois
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