Registered Nurse (RN) - Afternoon Shift

WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: RN CHARGE NURSE CLASS: UNION

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

JOB SUMMARY:

Assumes direct responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of facility residents under his/her care. Supervises the nursing personnel including LPNs, nursing assistants and health service aides. Complies with nursing standards, federal/state nursing regulations and the policies and procedures of SHNH. Responsibilities include defining, planning, organizing, directing, managing, implementing, evaluating nursing care provided to SHNH residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Completes and documents comprehensive nursing assessment of the health status of resident and addresses changes to resident conditions.

· Develops and implements an interim plan of care.

· Provides and documents observations and delivery of care according to established guidelines

· Accurately transcribes and implements authorized healthcare professionals orders

· Accurately administers and documents medications and treatments

· Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals

· Responds appropriately to emergencies and protects residents and staff from accident/injury by following safety procedures

· Assists in maintaining department/unit budget through appropriate monitoring/ usage of unit and resident supplies and monitoring of staff time (appropriate breaks and meals). Reports discrepancies to the DON or her designee

· Assists with orientation and ongoing mentoring of peers.

· Supervises LPNs, nursing assistants and health service aides in the provision of resident care

· Monitors employees to ensure that proper care and service is provided to residents and responds to problems in resident care accordingly

· Maintains environment of care in a neat and orderly manner

· Assuring resident safety

· Performs other duties as assigned by the DON, ADON or RN house supervisor.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

· Medical records (charts) and all related forms.

· Diagnostic and consulting reports

· Staffing schedules

· Feeding tube pumps, blood glucose monitor machine, IV pumps, blood pressure machine, oxygen analyzer, oxygen tanks and concentrators, suction machine, SCD machine, ear thermometer, electric lifts & stands, weight scales, fax machines and computers.

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE:

· R.N. by State of Illinois

· LTC and supervisory experience required, minimum 1 year exp.

· Customer service abilities including effective listening skills, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

· Long-term care and supervision.

· Accu-Care computer program.

· Computer applications related to work.

Skills required to:

· Multiple step calculations using algebraic and geometric principles.

· Recognition of definitions for difficult or uncommon jargon and technical terms based on context, figure out general underlying principles of advanced procedures and concepts.

· Write strong, high consistent business communications that are related to overall business functioning.

· Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

· Engage in formal one-on-one verbal interactions with company personnel and external customers.

· Make formal presentations for in-service education.

Ability to:

General ability to:

· Ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, creative and professional manner.

· Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, residents and family members.

· Ability to determine outcome of resident care and staff performance.

· Discipline staff and input changes in policies and procedures.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37