PRN Nurse Supervisor – RN/LPN

The Alden Network; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Illinois/Wisconsin to provide direct care and supervise daily nursing activities. You will ensure adherence to standards, policies, and a high level of care for residents, while mentoring nursing staff and coordinating care plans.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment, maintaining comfort and safety for residents.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in care of the aged.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden for a respective unit.
• Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Directly supervise and instruct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden on a number of topics to promote job knowledge.
• Ensure all the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.
• Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference as directed.
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator.
• Counsel/discipline nursing personnel as requested or as necessary.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed.
• Make physical rounds to all customers daily. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Place orders for medications and treatments as necessary following established budgetary guidelines.
• Utilize PCC 24-hour summary concerning recommendations/concerns related to customer care needs.
• Fill out complete accident/incident reports.
• Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the customer, as well as the customer's response to the care.
• Complete required assessments upon the customer's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form and P.O.S.
• Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our established Charting and Documentation Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for completion of admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments if appropriate as ordered by the physician.
• Review medication record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, care of the dead/dying, etc., as required.
• Participate in the orientation of new customers/family members to the facility.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician.
• Notify the customer's attending physician and family when there is a change in the customer's conditions.
• Obtain sputum, urine and other lab tests as ordered.
• Take and record TPR's, blood pressures, accuchecks, etc., as necessary.
• Contact the customer's physician for: Nursing assessment of change of condition; Medication orders or charges; To inform of incidents; To report abnormal results of Lab and X-ray.
• Anything else pertinent to the customers' care and well-being.
• Ensure the nurses' notes and monthly summaries reflect the care plan and is being followed.
• Attend staff meetings, etc., as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

English proficiency

Patient care

Education

RN or LPN license (IL/WI)

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Illinois/Wisconsin to provide direct care and supervise daily nursing activities. You will ensure adherence to standards, policies, and a high level of care for residents, while mentoring nursing staff and coordinating care plans.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment, maintaining comfort and safety for residents.