Evaluate resident needs, and provides necessary nursing care as per resident's care plan;.
Oversees direct care staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems;
Ensures that resident rights are understood and maintained by direct care staff;
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and per physician orders.
Documents nursing history and physical evaluation for assigned patients upon admission;
Handles resident, family, or physician complaints/concerns, referring issues to CSD as necessary.
Respects advance directives and assists residents to a dignified death; and provides emotional and spiritual support to family and other staff as needed.
Responds to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
Participates in department and/or unit performance improvement activities.
Other duties as assigned
Attends in-service training programs for department specific and other relevant programs, i.e., safety, infection control, orientation, etc., as scheduled.
Is aware of and carries out general community and specific departmental safety policies; always reports hazards/safety issues promptly.
Is aware of and practices principles of infection control; reports infection control issues promptly.
Manages the direct care staff scheduling process in collaboration with the CSD and Resident Care Coordinator;
Manages the medication administration process; including training QMAP and nursing staff on Anthem Memory Care medication administration procedures;
Participates in or leads the incident reporting and investigation process in collaboration with CSD;
Works shift/hours as required by the CSD/Executive Director (ED);
Completes various clinical practice audits as directed by the CSD/ED;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Oak Lawn, IL 60453: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Supervising experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person