Registered Nurse (RN)
ALL SHIFTS
Westwood Village Nursing and Rehab Center 2444 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645 $75,000
- $95,000 a year
- Part-time, Full-time $75,000
- $95,000 a year
Part-time, Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00- $120,000.
00 per year Full Time Employees may qualify for: Medical, Vision, & Dental 401K Voluntary Benefits Sick and Vacation Time package Holiday Pay As a Nurse you are instrumental in improving the lives of our residents! Your work as a staff nurse will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Westwood Village by providing nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.
A Staff nurse:
Provides quality nursing care to Guests/Residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity and freedom of choice Provides supervision to C.N.A's and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed Assign all C.N.A's and other subordinate staff to Guests/Residents Assign break times and all regular and special assignments Administer all parenteral, intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections Administer medications within the scope of practice of Licensure Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of the controlled substances and narcotics Ensure that drugs covered by controlled substances laws are verified by inventory Place pharmacy orders, for and administer all newly prescribed medications and document Carry out direct contemporaneous charting in your shift Chart detailed and timely evaluations of each Guest/Resident that reflect his/her condition and progress Responsible for all nursing care of assigned Guests/Residents while on duty Must notify appropriate persons if there is any significant change in a Guest's/Resident's condition or any transfer to a hospital Ensure that Guest/Resident care plans are being followed and asses each Guest's/Resident's status in accord with their care plan Round with physicians when needed Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians including but not limited to pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter care, hot and cold compounds and intravenous therapy (within scope of practice) Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake and immediately report any issues to the physician and
DON/ADON
Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the Guest's/Resident's needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes Provide wound care when needed Completes medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict confidentiality Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the facility Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests/guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed Supervisory Responsibility This position has direct supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other personnel assigned This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts This position works mostly in the Guest/Resident care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required The nurse provides supervision of staff and will safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Guests/residents under their care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and procedures Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.
