JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse (RN or LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing and personal care required to the resident, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, and support in all activities of daily living that ensures the health, welfare, and safety of all residents of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved LPN program with a pharmacology course.
• Must possess a current Illinois unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN.

• Monitoring residents’ condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible treatment and care.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
• Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.