REGISTERED NURSE

MILESTONE INC • Loves Park, IL

25d • $37 - $49

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing, is responsible for performing assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the residents of Milestone, Inc. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reliable and prompt attendance as scheduled, demonstrating a working knowledge of self-scheduling including finding own coverage when needing a scheduled day off and cooperation as necessary to meet the individuals and/or facility needs. Functions as a member of the IDT and recommends, in cooperation with QIDP's health/medical goals for individuals. Acts as primary nurse for selected group of individuals completing applicable assessments (Quarterly Body Checks, Pressure Sore, Fall Risk, assigned admission information, assigned annual physical packets, MAR/POS review and medication check-in.) Establishes and maintains effective communication with individual’s parents and/or guardians, communicating medication changes, testing outcomes, infection related in and/or health status information as needed. Establishes and maintains effective inter and intra departmental communication, promoting effective team functioning, communication, and cooperation between professional and non-professional staff. Teaching non-professional staff and individuals/families/guardians on medical issues. Actively pursues optimum health care for all individuals through prompt assessment, intervention and monitoring to/of all health needs, Keeps health plans current, updating accordingly to ensure continuity of care. Monitors and evaluates individual’s needs and responses to health plans, informing the Director Of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing of any significant changes in the individual's condition and needs. Implements individuals health care plan as permitted by state law. Assures individual safety and well-being, maintaining equipment and supplies needed for individual care. Administers prescribed medications and treatments, observing, documenting, and appropriately responding to individuals' reaction to medications and treatments. Immediately and properly intervenes in the event of an adverse reaction, notifying the individual's physician and the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing. Keeps individual medical records current on nursing observations and treatment rendered, individual reaction and appropriate follow-up on services rendered. Records individual reactions, tests/results, intake and output of liquids/solids (as necessary), blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. Coordinates specimen/culture collection and transportation, and records results, notifying physician and DON/ADON of any immediate action needed based on results. Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of individuals as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of Public Health and Public Aid Standards, and the Nursing Home Care Reform Act providing guidance to and working cooperatively with other staff to ensure continuous compliance with all applicable regulations. Assists physician(s), ADON and DON with weekly appointments, annual examinations and other visits of individuals as needed/assigned. Actively participates in in-service training and departmental meetings, promoting positive problem solving and cooperative team efforts. Actively promotes cooperative efforts between nurses and other management staff, maintaining open and effective communication. Actively promotes, by example, maintenance of an exceptionally clean, safe, and pleasant living environment for both individuals and staff. Immediately reports and/or documents any repairs or physical plant improvements needed to maintain acceptable standards of safety, cleanliness, and pleasantness. In compliance with Milestone, Inc. philosophy and policies regarding Human Rights, immediately intervenes on the individual's behalf in any questionable situation, reporting concerns/observations to the SOD/AOD. Actively seeks opportunities for continuing education units to fulfill requirements for licensure. In compliance with the Milestone, Inc. Personal policies leads co-workers by example, enforcing all personal policies, intervening promptly with unacceptable behaviors and reporting to the Director of Nurses/Assistant Director of Nurses all necessary staff interventions. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Agency.

Requirements

• Current State of Illinois Professional License in good standing, Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to intervene physically in behavioral and health related crises with individuals
• Current CPR
• Must be able to respond promptly to any/all emergency situations

Responsibilities

• performing assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the residents
• Reliable and prompt attendance as scheduled
• Functions as a member of the IDT and recommends, in cooperation with QIDP's health/medical goals for individuals
• Acts as primary nurse for selected group of individuals completing applicable assessments
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with individual’s parents and/or guardians
• Establishes and maintains effective inter and intra departmental communication
• Teaching non-professional staff and individuals/families/guardians on medical issues
• Actively pursues optimum health care for all individuals through prompt assessment, intervention and monitoring to/of all health needs
• Keeps health plans current, updating accordingly to ensure continuity of care
• Monitors and evaluates individual’s needs and responses to health plans
• Implements individuals health care plan as permitted by state law
• Assures individual safety and well-being, maintaining equipment and supplies needed for individual care
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, observing, documenting, and appropriately responding to individuals' reaction to medications and treatments
• Immediately and properly intervenes in the event of an adverse reaction
• Keeps individual medical records current on nursing observations and treatment rendered, individual reaction and appropriate follow-up on services rendered
• Records individual reactions, tests/results, intake and output of liquids/solids (as necessary), blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate
• Coordinates specimen/culture collection and transportation, and records results
• Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of individuals as needed
• Demonstrates knowledge of Public Health and Public Aid Standards, and the Nursing Home Care Reform Act providing guidance to and working cooperatively with other staff to ensure continuous compliance with all applicable regulations
• Assists physician(s), ADON and DON with weekly appointments, annual examinations and other visits of individuals as needed/assigned
• Actively participates in in-service training and departmental meetings, promoting positive problem solving and cooperative team efforts
• Actively promotes cooperative efforts between nurses and other management staff, maintaining open and effective communication
• Actively promotes, by example, maintenance of an exceptionally clean, safe, and pleasant living environment for both individuals and staff
• Immediately reports and/or documents any repairs or physical plant improvements needed to maintain acceptable standards of safety, cleanliness, and pleasantness
• In compliance with Milestone, Inc. philosophy and policies regarding Human Rights, immediately intervenes on the individual's behalf in any questionable situation, reporting concerns/observations to the SOD/AOD
• Actively seeks opportunities for continuing education units to fulfill requirements for licensure
• In compliance with the Milestone, Inc. Personal policies leads co-workers by example, enforcing all personal policies, intervening promptly with unacceptable behaviors and reporting to the Director of Nurses/Assistant Director of Nurses all necessary staff interventions
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Agency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED