Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary :

As a registered nurse, you will provide total nursing care to all residents on assigned units during assigned shifts. You will work under the direction of a physician and be responsible for delegation of duties, resident nursing care, staff performance, and adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Essential Duties :

Participate in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans with allied health team members.

Implement total nursing care plans through assessment, planning, and evaluation.

Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to policy and procedures; evaluate treatment effectiveness on a continuing basis.

Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to the overall welfare of residents.

Participate in resident and family teaching.

Monitor performance of team members and become involved in staff development, evaluation, and discipline when indicated.

Assign nursing care duties to team members and ensure such duties are completed appropriately.

Remain current in facility policies, procedures, and nursing trends by participating in inservice and continuing education programs.

Recognize significant changes in resident conditions and take necessary action.

Document nursing care rendered, resident response, and all other pertinent data as outlined in facility policies and procedures.

Function as a charge nurse by serving as a resource person to staff, answering questions, problem-solving, and making decisions relevant to resident care.

Adhere to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.

Supervision Received :

You will receive supervision from the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and / or the Nursing supervisor.

Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program.

Illinois registration as a licensed nurse.

No abuse convictions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to communicate and work well with patients and staff members.

Ability to follow facility policies and procedures.

Ability to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Ability to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.

Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, mentally ill, emotionally upset, and at times hostile and violent residents.

Ability to remain current in practice as applicable to the job.

Physical Requirements :

Note : In terms of an 8-hour workday,