Registered Nurse

Goldwater Care; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising nursing assistants. This role includes record-keeping, medication administration, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate must possess a current Registered Nurse license and be able to work 12-hour shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan after 6 months of service.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise nursing assistants and day-to-day activities.
• Complete required record-keeping forms and chart notes.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Job description

The RN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility.

Benefits Offered (full‑time):

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.

• Complete & file required record‑keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.

• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.

• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter‑departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.

• Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range‑of‑motion exercises, etc., as required.

• Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.

• Provide IV & IV site care as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Must be able to work 12 hours a shift.