RN - Skilled Rehab / AM Part- Time

Cantata Adult Life Services•Brookfield, IL

14h•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for Part-Time AM RN 7am-3pm Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Friday Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Base Pay + Shift Differentials Cantata Adult Life Services, formerly known as The British Home, is a nonprofit, mission-driven community with over 100 years of experience, offering a full continuum of care on a beautiful 10-acre campus in Brookfield, Illinois. We are seeking strong, compassionate leaders to join our team and help us continue enriching the lives of older adults through exceptional care and a vibrant community.

Requirements

Active RN or LPN license in the state of Illinois
Clinical experience in skilled nursing or acute care (preferred)
Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations (IDPH/CMS)
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously within a team environment departmentally.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse group of people.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, clients/patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in skilled nursing or acute care

Responsibilities

Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Cantata Adult Life Services and the facility.
Supports, cooperates with specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs; Confidentiality of all data, including client, employee-partner and operations data; Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements; Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Provides individualized attention, which encourages each client’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for clients and provides support to the client according to the care plan.
Attends to the individual needs of clients which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion, applying creams/ointments, administering medications or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
Support restorative care and maintain resident comfort, privacy, dignity, and independence
Interacts with clients in a warm, compassionate manner that fosters a caring, homelike environment.
Fully understands all aspects of client rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of client abuse or violation of clients’ rights.
Answers clients’ call lights promptly and courteously.
Provides care that maintains each client’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent clients, turning, repositioning immobile clients, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin, etc.
Observe clients for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Monitor residents for safety risks (falls, skin breakdown, changes in behavior or cognition)
Communicate unit updates, concerns, and priorities to the NP and DON
Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the EMR (e.g., Matrix-Care)
Completion of required assessments (admission, discharge, pain, etc.)
Ensure compliance with IDPH, CMS, and facility policies
Prepare for and support regulatory surveys
Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges for clinical readiness
Verify orders, medications, and care plans are implemented correctly
Support safe discharge planning in collaboration with the care team
Identify and escalate barriers to discharge
Help Agency staff understand Matrix and charting requirements.
Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the EVS such as lighting or equipment problems.
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, PPE, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Practices careful, efficient, and no-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedures for client charge items.
Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors, including in sensitive or emotional situations.
Works collaboratively with team members, using sound judgment to plan and complete duties with minimal supervision.
Follows up appropriately on concerns, complaints, and care-related issues with supervisors, co-workers, and clients as needed.
Promotes positive relationships and a professional image with clients, families, and guests.
Assists with orienting clients and families upon admission or transfer to a new unit.
Ambulates throughout the unit to complete rounds and safely transport clients within the facility.
Completes required in-service training and maintains compliance with attendance, uniform, dress code, and personal hygiene standards.
Assists the supervisor with administrative tasks and special projects to support department operations, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.