Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL is looking for a 2nd shift Nurse Supervisor!
Summary:
Assumes responsibility for coordination and supervision of nursing staff throughout the facility, provides nursing measures, and communicates with resident, family, physician, administration, and other health care providers to meet the total needs of the resident.
Primary Duties:
Assures quality of care through ongoing resident assessment and appropriate intervention, notifying appropriate people regarding resident issues and needs.
Assists in planning of care to attain and/or maintain the highest possible level of health, independence, and mobility of the resident.
Assigns, supervises, and evaluates care given throughout facility to assure efficient functioning of the facility and improve quality of care.
Communicates with physician and other health care providers to facilitate the overall health care of the resident, managing care for residents on various nursing levels (hospice, skilled care, advanced nursing care, and nursing care).
Records progress notes regularly to assure continuity of care and provide up-to-date information for physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other health care providers.
Assists with annual performance evaluations of nursing staff.
Performs therapeutic procedures in compliance with physician orders and plan of care.
Assists with orientation of new personnel.
Provides resident and family education where needed to enhance cooperation and undertaking of the care plan.
Participates in continuing education within and outside the facility to improve nursing skills and keep abreast of nursing developments.
Assists nursing staff/CNAs with resident care and needs (transfers, incidents, behaviors, complaints, etc.).
Assist with managing scheduling shortages; notifying scheduler or initiating contact to nursing staff to fill shortages when scheduler is unavailable.
Coordinates with admission nurse to ensure processes for new or returning residents are finalized for all admissions during scheduled shift.
Attends mandatory meetings and provides resident coverage to allow floor nurses to attend meetings/trainings.
Assume the role of floor nurse to manage staffing shortages.
Maintain standards of quality as set by ACR policies and state regulations.
Performs other duties as directed.
Requirements:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active Illinois nursing license as a registered nurse.
Must have knowledge and sensitivity to needs of the older adult.
Excellent communication and organizational skills required
This position is for 32-38 hours/week, depending on the candidate’s preference when hired. Shifts will typically be 3:00pm-11:30pm three weekdays, every other weekend, and a holiday rotation.
Physical Demands:
Considerable physical stamina required for walking and standing most of the day with occasional periods of sitting.
Frequent stooping, stretching, bending, and reaching.
Routinely required to push/pull/life, and/or move up to 40 lbs.
Some exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, chemicals, and infectious waste.704896% %%mednurse%%