Full-time NOC Shift 11p-7a Registered Nurse (RN)

Franciscan Ministries•Chicago, IL

6h•$38 - $44

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of certified nursing assistants and resident care associates. Care and supervision must comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and established facility policies and procedures. The RN follows the nursing model to promote holistic resident care and provides leadership to assigned nursing personnel.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience; geriatric experience is preferred.
Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

Nice To Haves

Clinical nursing experience in geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with regulations and company policies and procedures.
Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Assess changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and the resident’s family or representative, and document as appropriate.
Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and carry them out as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe for changes, and document as appropriate.
Schedule resident follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Make rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel perform their assigned duties.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents’ holistic needs are met.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
Participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection-control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to a supervisor and/or administrator.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and procedures, including updates.