Program Nurse (RN or LPN) (Part-Time)

Casa Central-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees
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Under the guidance of the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing ongoing medical monitoring of participants in accordance with the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) Community Care Program, for Adult Day Services. The program nurse assumes responsibility for completing psychosocial and medical assessments on all participants during the intake process and monitors participants’ physical wellbeing on a daily basis. This position also prepares participants’ plans of care and up-dates them semi-annually. The program nurse also participates in participant care planning processes/meetings in collaboration with other AWC staff.

  • Conducts a medical and psychosocial assessment on all new AWC participants as part of the intake process; completes annual psychosocial and medical assessments on all current participants.
  • Conducts weekly well-being phone calls to all participants who are not attending the program.
  • Prepares participants’ plans of care and updates them semi-annually.
  • Actively participates in participant care planning meetings in collaboration with other AWC staff.
  • Closely monitors participants’ physical wellbeing on a daily basis.
  • Documents incidents and relevant conversations and meetings with participants/caregivers in the Nursing Notes and/or Progress Notes section of participants’ files.
  • Completes daily rounds and takes notes to monitor and document progress associated with Participant Care Plans.
  • Monitors and records blood pressure weekly with the assistance of center’s C.N.As.
  • Monitors and records weights monthly with the assistance of center’s C.N.As.
  • Monitors all annual physical examinations and ensures that they are up-to-date.
  • Directly manages medication administration to participants, as needed and authorized by physicians.
  • Maintains and updates the list of all participants’ current medication.
  • Documents all medication information, including medication administration to participants, utilizing the program’s Daily Medication Log.
  • Ensures that all medications are stored and secured/locked at all times.
  • Ensures that all physician orders regarding medication and any diet restrictions are confirmed and accurately documented in participants’ files.
  • Sends out letters to caregivers to notify them when medications are running low.
  • Provides consultation and assessment regarding participant injuries, which may occur within the AWC.
  • Initiates EMS support (911) as needed.
  • Contacts family members/caregivers when any injuries have occurred to participants.
  • Provides information and referral to participants or their family members related to other health-related community resources.
  • Ensures privacy for all nursing care provided in the facility.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of all participants’ medical information.
  • Ensures that the program’s First aid kit is fully stocked at all times.
  • Solely responsible for the handling of sharps and needles associated with the care of participants.
  • Coordinates contractual/temporary nursing services when needed.
  • Monitors medical supply inventory and communicates supply needs to the administrative assistant.
  • Facilitates quarterly overviews of emergency procedures to staff.
  • Conducts and/or coordinates monthly participant workshops or staff in-service training.
  • Prepares nursing and/or monthly service/activity reports as requested by Program Supervisor.
  • Actively participates in staff meetings and in regular supervision with assigned supervisor.
  • Attends seminars and workshops as requested to enhance current knowledge and/or skills related to aging issues.
  • Minimum Registered Nurse (RN) state credentials required.
  • Prior experience working with older adults is strongly preferred.
  • Must be willing to complete any required onboarding training and ongoing in-service training as needed.
  • Must be CPR and RN certified.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
  • Computer literacy is required.
  • Must possess the ability to competently and routinely use a computer to enter and/or retrieve data.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Publisher, and Excel.
  • College-level math skills preferred.
  • Ability to read, create and summarize statistical reports is also preferred.
  • Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required.
  • Will be subject to drug and alcohol screening, as well as aptitude and skills’ testing.
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