Medication Nurse

Autumn Leaves; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Leaves in Aurora, IL is seeking a Nurse to administer medications and provide compassionate, quality care to residents. The role requires teamwork with caregivers and adherence to care plans and policies.

You will monitor residents, report changes to supervising nurse, assist with ADLs, participate in group activities and care conferences, and support new resident onboarding in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be fluent in English and able to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, policies and manuals; able to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
• Assists residents with ADLs.
• Supports resident care plans.
• Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and care conferences.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Maintains a professional approach to responsibilities and confidentiality.
• Supports new resident welcome and assimilation processes.
• Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to the delegating nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Location: Aurora, IL 60506

Salary Range: $36.00 - $38.00 hourly

Summary

The Nurse administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Supports resident care plans.
• Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and care conferences.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Maintains a professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members, vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
• Supports new resident welcome and assimilation processes.
• Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to the delegating nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must work with other caregivers toward overall resident care.
• Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually – provided through community in‑services.
• Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals; able to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.

Competencies

• Ethics – Works with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; results oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; communicates effectively.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals and profitability.

Physical Demands

Required to sit, stand and walk regularly, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.