Registered Nurse-PRN

StoneBridge Senior Living • Mt. Vernon, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides, plans, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education for nursing home residents in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The RN cares for residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role calls for patience, compassion, and a desire to care for frail elderly residents in a gentle and empathetic manner.

The RN supervises nursing care and assigned nursing team members, coordinates resident care on the unit, and administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and current standards. The RN also assesses residents, communicates changes in condition to physicians, implements and documents orders, and uses the INTERACT program to help avoid unplanned hospital discharges. The position requires following facility policies and accepting assignments appropriate to the nurse’s education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing practice and an interest in gerontological nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate orally and through written reports and other documents relating to residents, staff, and others.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical journals and work with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care provided by nursing assistants and other assigned staff, and carry out supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of nursing team members, including CNAs and CMTs, and prepare work assignments with consideration for resident safety and staff qualifications.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management and assist with performance evaluations and employee reward or disciplinary actions.
• Schedule and adjust staff lunch and rest breaks according to resident needs and labor laws.
• Receive and help resolve employee complaints, monitor staff performance, and correct performance as needed.
• Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure each resident is assigned a capable nurse aide.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to resident schedules and current medication-pass standards.
• Provide physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Order and receive medications from the pharmacy and accurately account for narcotics and medication-cart and medication-room keys.
• Respond promptly to resident requests for pain intervention and document the response in the resident record.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health status, notify physicians of changes, and implement and document new orders promptly.
• Conduct ongoing resident assessments and use the INTERACT program to help prevent unplanned hospital discharges.
• Develop and implement plans of care based on resident assessments.
• Check emergency equipment, including oxygen and suction, and the emergency medication kit when applicable.
• Use nursing equipment and supplies according to manufacturer guidelines and follow facility policies and procedures.
• Accept only nursing assignments appropriate to one’s education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability, and obtain instruction and supervision as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed