What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse 2nd Shift position at Friendship Manor Inc?
Friendship Manor is a great place to work! We're a faith-based, non-profit, senior living community and we've been a big part of the Quad Cities since 1979. We are currently looking for RN’s - FT or PT- for our facility. You must have a current nursing license in IL. The primary purpose of your job is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nurse aides, in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern Friendship Manor, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the nurse aides to ensure that the policies and procedures that govern Friendship Manor are followed.
- Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
- Meet with your assigned nursing staff in planning the shifts services, programs and activities,
- identifying and correcting problems and improving services.
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
- Record resident charges as necessary.
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status
- Abide by Attendance and Punctuality Policies.
We offer GREAT BENEFITS and a VERY COMPETITIVE SALARY
- Very competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance for FT employees
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance options
- 403b Retirement fund with employer match program
- PTO accrual from Day 1 for all FT and PT employees
- Paid holidays annually for FT employees
- Flexibility in your Schedule
- Home buying assistance -Employees of Friendship Manor can qualify through the Manor's DARI program
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents