Licensed Nurse at ASSIST Office Support Services LLC

Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Resident Assessment, Medication Management, Skilled Nursing, Emergency Response, Clinical Documentation, Caregiver Supervision, Patient Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Communication, Organizational Skills, Crisis Management

Industry

Description

Description JOB TITLE: Licensed Nurse FLSA STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt HOURS: All Shifts RESPONSIBLE TO: Health and Wellness Director Minimum Eligibility Requirements Current state License in good standing, Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting · Previous supervisory experience preferred· Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff· Strong documentation skills· Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the Community · Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner Essential Functions: Resident care· Assists with the resident assessment process as necessary· Work closely with Wellness Director to ensure resident service plans accurately address resident needs and are updated as resident needs change· Assists in monitoring that the medication cart and medication room are orderly· Monitors the daily care of all residents· Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law· Responds to all resident emergencies, determining need for and contacting emergency services, and/or physician and family, as appropriate· Documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and /or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until issue is resolved.· Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Wellness Director, DRCS or Executive Director· Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians· Answers and responds to calls from family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers · Records and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone orders · Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers· Obtains reports from caregivers before end of shift· Gives report to oncoming Nurse Supervisory Responsibilities of Caregivers· Ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner · Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care· Reports Caregiver performance issues to Wellness Director, DRCS or Executive Director and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations· Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift· Acts as Manager on Duty for assigned shift in absence of Administrator or Director· Deals appropriately with family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through appropriate reporting mechanism· Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director.· Locks outside doors (p.m. shift); unlocks outside doors (a.m. shift) Working Conditions: · Able to work either full-time or part-time, as agreed upon with Administrator, with some weekend work· Available to take some weekend call, as necessary Physical/Sensory Requirements: Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Nurse is responsible for monitoring daily resident care, performing skilled nursing tasks, and managing medication administration. Additionally, the role involves supervising caregivers and acting as the Manager on Duty during assigned shifts.