Staff Nurse

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our team at Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to our customers and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by our nursing assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct nursing care to customers, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Supervise and instruct nursing assistants on various topics to promote job knowledge and ensure high-quality care.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans for each customer, taking into account their unique needs and goals.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care coordination and communication.
  • Participate in customer care plan conferences and attend continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on best practices.
  • Document customer care plans, progress notes, and other relevant information in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Perform routine charting duties, including recording new/changed diet orders and forwarding information to the Dietary Department.
  • Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Review medication records for completeness and accuracy.
  • Participate in the orientation of new customers and family members to the facility.
  • Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by physicians.
  • Notify customers' attending physicians and family members of changes in condition.
  • Obtain sputum, urine, and other lab tests as ordered.
  • Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
  • Contact customers' physicians for nursing assessments, medication orders, and other pertinent information.

Requirements:

  • Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
  • Current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
  • Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
  • Personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Ability to possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
  • Ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support agencies.
  • Ability to be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
  • Ability to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
  • Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

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