PRN Nurse - RN or LPN

Rosecrance•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Become a champion of hope. At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery. Position Summary: Provide continuity of nursing program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a team member in the delivery of addictions treatment services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.

Requirements

A current Illinois RN license, or a current Illinois LPN license
Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the timeframes prescribed
Computer proficiency required
Ability to navigate and complete documentation in the electronic healthcare record within prescribed time frames
Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, staff or community
CPR training or complete within three months

Responsibilities

Work hours prescribed and be available to work additional hours when necessary. Overtime may be required.
Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum client care
Promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the client.
Assume nursing case management responsibilities for designated clients.
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of nursing activities for assigned clients.
Adherence to Rosecrance Medication Management Plan including medication identification, procurement, storage, education, administration and monitoring.
Provides education and/or lectures on medical topics for clients, family, staff and public as necessary
Builds and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, interdisciplinary teams and outside providers.
Assess physical and medical needs of assigned clients.
Be sensitive to and act upon any medical or emotional crisis.
Document to ensure the client service record is maintained and in compliance with all applicable regulations and Rosecrance policy.
Document and follow through with all physician orders and communicate with client’s personal physician as required.
Participate in Infection Control activities and maintain knowledge of current infection control techniques.
Able to demonstrate competent use of all medical equipment and technology
Maintains appropriate therapeutic and professional relationships
Participate in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Maintain annual certification in Healthcare provider CPR.
Serve as a member of the Nursing team and participate in all team meetings and activities.