Position Title: Nurse

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Professional

Reports To: Director of Nursing

General Description

Renders professional services under the direction of the Physician and in compliance with Snyder Village policies and procedures. Oversees the personal care given by the C.N.A.s.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Full-time, 3rd Shift, three 12/hr or four 8/hr shifts, no weekends

Job Responsibilities, Duties and Authority

• Assists in maintaining a spiritual, physical, social and psychological environment which will be conducive to the best interests and welfare of the residents.
• Provides nursing care according to physician orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies.
• Responsible for the total nursing care of the residents during his/her tour of duty. Responsible for knowledge of residents condition at all times. Objectively observes changes in residents condition including mental and emotional changes as means for analyzing and determining care required and/or the need for future medical evaluation and treatment. Seeks and follows consultation from the DON as needed.
• Oversees CNAs working on his/her Hall. Inspires, informs and sees that the CNAs on his/her hall adhere to all expectations, safety standards and regulations.
• Demonstrates adherence to Hall Nurse Expectations.
• Responsible to attend all necessary training and understand care required by all levels of care.
• Knowledge of and able to assist with carrying out each residents care plan.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of residents giving and receiving necessary information, required medications and supplies, making their transition as smooth as possible for the residents and families.
• Assists in teaching residents good health habits.
• Notifies physician when change noted in residents' condition, makes rounds with physician, coordinates appointments and transportation for the residents.
• Notifies families (or person assigned responsible for the welfare of the resident) of resident's condition, progress, needs, etc., as deemed necessary.
• Responsible for proper administration of medication including oral, rectal, hypodermic intra-muscular and intravenous.
• Responsible for order of medications and related supplies and inspects upon delivery to determine if the order has been filled properly.
• Responsible for proper carrying out of treatment such as enemas, irrigations, catheterizations, applications of dressings or bandages, supervision of special diets and restorative or maintenance measures, blood draws, etc.
• Takes temperatures, respiration and pulse, B/P, collects specimens, draws blood when needed, 02 sats, etc.
• Maintains accurate records reflecting residents' condition, medication and treatment.
• Oversees the orientation and on-the-job training plan for Hall staff as outlined by the Director of Nursing.
• Responsible for cooperation between members of his/her Hall staff and other department staff and residents. Is responsible to assess and maintain appropriate and safe work environments for the entire health center. Oversees scheduling and call offs. Assures that the community/units are appropriately staffed and supervised. Makes appropriate referrals to other Departments.
• When an individual staff call-in occurs which leaves a vacancy in the nursing work schedule it shall be the duty of the Charge Nurse to try and fill the vacancy. The Charge Nurse may delegate to other staff member to assist with call off occurrences.
• Notifies Director of Nursing and/or Administrator of falls with acute injury (ie. Fracture, sutures, staples etc.) serious illnesses, unexpected deaths, emergency situations etc.
• Immediately notifies Administrator of any instances of abuse or suspected abuse.
• Responsible for knowing procedures and taking appropriate action in the case of fire or other disaster.
• Oversees that the emergency call system for Snyder Village Apartments and Cottages are answered and appropriate action is taken such as calling the physician, family or rescue squad.
• Participates in and promotes quality assurance as directed.
• Performs other and related duties as may be assigned.
• Attends In-service training sessions and monthly nurse meetings as required.

Minimum Training, Experience and Certification Requirements

• Current nursing license from the Illinois Department of Registration and Education. Experience is desirable but not mandatory. Have or obtain CPR certification.
• Ability to oversee and administer medical care and treatment.
• Possess characteristics of understanding, patience and tact in dealing with residents, their families and visitors.
• Be willing to uphold the Mission and Values of Snyder Village.
• Must be able to spend approximately 90% of work time walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching or lifting. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds.

Benefits:

It is Snyder Village's policy to provide its staff members with additional benefits. These benefits include paid time off, and affordable insurance, as well as many others.

Insurance Programs:

Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance are available to all full-time employees. Insurances will begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Health:

There are 2 options for medical insurance, a PPO, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The PPO offers a $1500 deductible with a max out-of-pocket of $4500. All preventative care services are covered at 100% by insurance. All generic prescriptions are a $10 copay. Most Carle providers would be in-network.

The HDHP plan offers $3,800 deductible with a max out-of-pocket of $6,100. All preventative care services are covered at 100% by insurance. Most Carle providers would be in-network. This plan also works with our Health Savings account.

Health Savings Account:

Snyder Village offers a health savings account through EPIC! If a staff member is contributing to the H.S.A. Snyder Village (SV) will also contribute to their balance. SV offers $0.50 for every $1 a staff member contributes up to $1300 per year.

Dental:

Dental coverage is through the Guardian network. Offering a deductible of $50 for in-network services and 100% covered preventative care services.

Vision:

VSP coverage is through Guardian but with the VSP network. Exams are a $10 copay with any in-network provider. Exams are covered once every 12 months, lenses once every 12 months, and frames are covered once every 24 months.

Basic Life and AD&D:

Any staff member who enrolls in medical coverage will receive $10000 in company-paid life insurance and AD&D through Guardian.

Voluntary Life Insurance:

Through Guardian staff members may select additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, or their children. A staff member can select a policy for themselves in $25000, $50000, $75000, or $100000. Spousal coverage can be selected for up to 50% of employee coverage. Coverage for children can be selected for each child up to $10000.

Short-Term Disability:

Short Term Disability insurance is provided through AFLAC. The plan is designed to replace part of a staff members paycheck in the case of an illness, injury or surgery that prevents you from working according to the doctors orders. Staff members receive approximately 60% of their gross pay.

401k:

All staff members are automatically enrolled to the 401k retirement program through Empower on their 91st day of employment at 3% of their salary. However, Snyder Village will contribute and match an employees contribution by up to 5% on their salary. An employee is considered fully vested after 3 years of employment.

Paid holidays

Snyder Village recognizes seven holidays as listed below:

• New Years Day
• Easter Sunday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Any non-exempt staff member working on the holiday will receive time and one-half of their hourly straight pay.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time workers who work more than 20 hours per week. All newly hired staff members accrue up to 2 weeks or 80 hours of PTO.

Paid Personal Days

All staff members regardless of classification accrue paid personal days (PPD). Each staff member accrues up to 40 hours of PPD.

Sick Pay

Once a full-time staff member has completed 1 year of employment, they are given 80 hours of sick time to use for a serious illness requiring more than 5 days off from work.

Tuition Reimbursement

Snyder Village values the professional and personal development of our staff members. Tuition reimbursement is available for education expenses such as course fees, technical training, certification programs, or other needed resources. Reimbursement will also be provided for successful certificate completion, up to six-course hours per semester.

Scholarship

Snyder Village provides up to 2 nursing scholarships per year to staff members pursuing an RN or LPN degree. Snyder Village also provides up to 4 C.N.A. scholarships per year to staff members who are pursuing a certified nursing assistant degree.