What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN (Weekends) position at Niles Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
RN/LPN
Now Hiring - RN and LPN (Nurses) to join our TEAM!!!
All Shifts on the Weekends
Location: 9777 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL 60714
At Niles Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, you will find compassionate and caring staff dedicated to providing exceptional care while promoting independence and emotional well-being. We strive to maintain the highest level of integrity and attentiveness to the needs of our residents and families. Helping others is our collective passion and providing excellent care is our duty. We would love for YOU to be a part of our team!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)
- Flexible Schedule
PRIMARY DUTY
The primary purpose of the LPN/RN is to provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents. and will work as part of the nursing team to assess resident needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
RN and LPN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provides direct and individualized nursing care to residents
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition
- Modifies resident treatment plans as indicated by residents' responses and conditions
- Monitors all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity
- Prepares residents for, and assist with, examinations and treatments
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident
- Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans
- Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record residents' medical information and vital signs
- Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents
- Initiates a resident education plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by physician and/or facility policy including resident and family instruction
- Explains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension
- Instructs residents, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and health improvement programs
- Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
- May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by facility
- Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
- Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
- Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
- Assists families and other visitors as needed
- Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
- Performs other duties as directed
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be licensed in the state as a Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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