Looking for an individual that will develop and maintain the nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policy and procedures manuals, written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel; make daily rounds, coordinate nursing services with other resident services; staff the recommended number and levels of nursing personnel to be employed; and staff development.

Participate in planning, budgeting, and the development and implementation of resident- care policies; plan orientation programs for personnel; plan in-service training programs for all direct resident-care personnel; participate in medical reviews as dictated by residents levels of care.

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Looking for an individual that holds a current unencumbered license in this state as a registered nurse. Must be a graduate from an approved school of nurse. Must attend in-services and workshops required by the administrator. Must keep updated on current Public Health regulations. Must satisfy requirements of 20 CE hours according to Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Must have at least 2 full years of nursing experience preferably in long-term care with proven leadership and management skills.

Working knowledge of nursing, rehabilitation, therapy, administration, supervision, resident care, etc.; comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice with knowledge of principles and methods involved in instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel; ability to assess resident’s needs; familiarity with nursing, facility policies, regulations, and procedures; knowledge of application principles of personnel administration in assigning, supervising, and evaluating activities of staff; knowledge and application of techniques and methods of resident care; awareness of special diets and their observance; use of medical and nursing equipment's; and knowledge of medications and their effects.

Must ensure that a Professional standard and code of ethics must be adhered that all times. Must coordinate with other departments in the facility.

A sincere interest in geriatric nursing; maintain a good working relationship with staff, residents, families, and others; identify problems and make decisions; posses leadership skill. Compassion, understanding, competence, and be a visionary.

FUNCTIONS:

• Review and investigate each incident report and maintain a log of all incident reports and Risk Management.
• Do the psychotropic reviews and follow-ups with new medications and behaviors as needed. Maintain a log in regards to the program.
• Follow-up on Restorative programs as needed.
• Keep decub log updated and skin assessments, assist with recommendations and assist the wound care nurse.
• Conduct daily rounds of residents in order to update knowledge of residents’ physical and emotional conditions, and assure that staff is providing proper and adequate care.
• Participates and attends required meetings, such as: safety, psychotropic/behavior, quality assurance, department head, Medicare, etc.
• Setup and conduct Nurses and Lead Aide meetings.
• Chart reviews for possible admissions and for all new admissions and assign diagnosis with ICD-9 codes.
• Coordinate admissions, room assignments, and discharges of residents. Oversee that all admission / discharge paperwork is done and orders are verified.
• Review and approve pharmacy billing for the facility and the residents as needed.
• Oversee, develop, and maintain nursing service goals and objectives, standards of nursing practice, and content of nursing policies and procedures, evaluate, plan and organize nursing care according to established policies.
• Keep updated with new regulations and nurse practices. Implement new standards and policies/practices. Keep employees up to date on changes.
• Maintain accurate reporting to policies and procedures set forth, and evaluate, and make recommendations for improvements for the welfare of residents.
• Assist with starting IVs, blood draws, Flu and Pnomovac immunizations as needed.
• Assist nursing staff in other areas, such as but not limited to: meal times, med pass, treatments etc. as needed. (may supervise and assist but cannot be responsible for a unit unless we are a 50 bed or fewer facility)
• Coach and counsel staff and other departments. Supervise nursing activities and promote improvement in nursing care. Delegate responsibility and authority. Discipline / write up staff when policies are violated.
• Answer any questions and help solve problems that arise with family member, salespeople, and staff. Maintains resident lab book. Monitor and assist with updating lab book and computer on all new admission and orders.
• Assist State Surveyors and other regulatory staff that enters the facility in regards to nursing. Calm and educate staff during their visits.
• Manage the nursing staff through appropriate hiring, orientation, in-service training, evaluation, dismissal, and delegations of duties.
• Ensure that nursing personnel provide treatments, medications, rehabilitative nursing care, and activities of daily living as stated in care plans to make certain optimum comfort and care is provided.
• Assist with setting up and training of computer programs. Monitors many areas of the software.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person