RN - H

PACS•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, to maintain the highest degree of quality care. The RN assists with the overall supervision and management of nursing staff and is delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties. The role includes administrative, clinical, personnel, safety, infection-control, equipment, care-planning, and budget-related functions in a long-term care facility. The RN supports the Director of Nursing Services in coordinating nursing services, maintaining policies and procedures, ensuring adequate staffing and supplies, participating in quality assurance and facility committees, and preparing required reports and records. The RN also participates in resident admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, and care planning; monitors residents’ status and treatments; provides direct nursing care as needed; and coordinates with residents, families, physicians, staff, and other departments. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, at least two years of experience (preferably in long-term care), an active, unencumbered RN license in the state, and current CPR certification. The RN must maintain required licensure and continuing education and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. Experience with PCC is preferred. The role also requires English communication skills, sound judgment, leadership and supervisory ability, knowledge of nursing practices and relevant regulations, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff. The RN works in office areas and throughout nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. Work may involve frequent interruptions, emotionally challenging interactions, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and physical activity including moving and lifting. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs may be necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least two years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, and government agencies.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing care facilities.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to communicate information about residents’ conditions and work effectively as a team member.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile people.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Ability to see and hear adequately, with or without prosthetics, and meet facility health requirements including a medical and physical examination.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.
Experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and assist with management of nursing staff.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, policies, procedures, reports, quality assurance, surveys, and coordination with other resident services.
Ensure nursing personnel follow procedures, job descriptions, resident care plans, medication practices, safety requirements, and infection-control protocols.
Help maintain adequate staffing of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants; develop work assignments, delegate duties, monitor attendance, and participate in staff evaluations and recommendations.
Conduct rounds and monitor nursing staff performance, residents’ physical and emotional status, medication passes, treatments, documentation, and care-plan implementation.
Participate in resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; coordinate care and discharge planning with residents, families, physicians, and facility staff.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting with monitoring seriously ill residents.
Notify physicians and next of kin of changes in residents’ conditions and report resident or operational concerns to the Director.
Participate in committee meetings, care-plan reviews, assessments, staff development, in-service training, and continuing education.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary nursing areas; monitor equipment and supplies; ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Complete administrative records, accident and incident reports, medical forms, charting, and other required documentation.
Protect resident and facility information and report suspected privacy, security, or fraud violations.