Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident Home•Watseka, IL

17h•$24 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let’s talk more about this opportunity.

Requirements

Possess current skilled nursing facility/hospital experience (within 5 years) of being a new nursing graduate (within 2 years).
State of IL RN license that’s active and in good standing.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to ensure assessments are performed in a timely manner and appropriate for patients' condition. Plan of care is formulated timely and addresses all the patients conditions and/or concerns. Interventions are timely and appropriate with reassessment and re-intervention occurring per policy and as indicated by residents condition.
Recognizes emergencies promptly and responds in an appropriate manner. Takes responsibility for crash cart readiness, dept readiness and is proficient in emergency procedures.
Administers medications and IV’s timely and accurately.
Performs treatments and procedures skillfully and on time as appropriate to the Resident Home.
Educates residents and families: assesses readiness to learn and barriers to learning. Delivers information on a level appropriate for the individual. Information is complete and documented.
Allows/encourages residents participation in decision making.
Applies knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals.
Assures that hourly rounding is done assessing toilet needs, pain, positioning & possessions within easy reach. Documents times on white board and follows with documentation in the medical records.
Demonstrates an awareness of fall prevention techniques: Identifies residents at risk, communicates that risk to other caregivers, reports all falls or assisted falls.
Engages in infection control practices: uses personal protective equipment appropriately, is diligent with hand washing , demonstrates knowledge of isolation procedures by implementing proper types of isolation.
Documentation is timely and accurately reflects resident condition, progress and events. Never uses banned abbreviations in documentation.
Resident hand off follows established procedures, reports are promptly given and received with an opportunity for questions. Utilizes SBAR communication method.
Practices within ethical, regulatory and legal guidelines and other standards and legislation applicable to position.
Demonstrates familiarity with the electronic documentation system and uses it effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrates ability to access policy and procedures by electronic use. Participates in PI program and adapts behavior to improve quality and service.
Treats residents/families as guests. Introduces self, is attentive to needs, acknowledges and assists people waiting for attention, immediately acts to resolve problems. Answers call lights promptly.
Respects privacy and confidentiality of residents. Knock before entering a room, pull curtains as resident desires, keeps resident information confidential.
Maintains professional appearance and demeanor: well groomed, observes dress code, communicates caring, refrains from discussing hospital business in the community.
Creates a positive learning environment for students and new team members. Demonstrates acceptance, tolerance and maintains a friendly, helpful attitude.
Attends at least ⅔ of department meetings, in service programs, continuing education classes, etc to remain up to date with changes in practice and Resident Home policies and procedures.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge. Holds self to high standards to deliver to the best of ability and is open to change.
Other duties as assigned.