Senior Living Nurse - LPN or RN

Sinceri Senior Living•Peoria, IL

49d

About The Position

Monitors the daily care of all residents Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law Documents observations, concerns, and changes in resident conditions, incidents, and/or accidents, and ensure that follow-up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved. Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians Communicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers Records and implements physician orders Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers Ensures that Medication Aides are maintaining an orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records Receives reports from caregivers before the end of the shift Provides status reports to oncoming Staff

Requirements

Current state LPN/LVN or RN License if required by State
Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
Strong documentation skills
Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors the daily care of all residents
Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law
Documents observations, concerns, and changes in resident conditions, incidents, and/or accidents, and ensure that follow-up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved.
Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians
Communicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers
Records and implements physician orders
Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers
Ensures that Medication Aides are maintaining an orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records
Receives reports from caregivers before the end of the shift
Provides status reports to oncoming Staff
Assist in shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner
Monitors care staff performance for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care
Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift
Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested
Deals appropriately with a family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through the appropriate reporting mechanism
Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shifts, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator