Registered Nurse (RN) │Full-Time │7am-7:30pm

Bethesda Health Group; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement

Holiday pay

Health, dental, vision, prescription,

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group seeks an experienced registered nurse for resident health assessments and care planning in our Illinois facility.

You will collaborate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team to implement and update individualized care plans, document thoroughly, and respond calmly to crises using SBARR tools.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment.
• CPR/AED certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' health status on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Develop dynamic care plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Document the care plan, interventions, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV fluids safely and timely.
• Communicate the plan to residents, families and IDT members.
• Notify physicians timely using SBARR during changes in condition.
• Assist residents with ADLs and respond to call lights.
• Monitor care plan delivery and engage in QAPI for improvement.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Education

RN from accredited school (education leading to RN)

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Accurately assesses residents' health status as well as their educational and environmental needs on admission and on an ongoing basis. Remains aware about and communicates to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change in condition. Accurately documents all assessments. Develops dynamic care plans based upon the identified needs of the residents through an interdisciplinary approach that includes physicians, residents, families, and other IDT members. Reviews and revises the care plan as the resident's needs, problems, and goals change. Communicates the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and families. Accurately documents the care plan on admission, cognition change, or regulatory requirements for care planning. Identifies necessary nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs. Interventions such as medication administration, treatments, and IV fluid administrations are accomplished in a safe and timely manner. Documents all interventions accurately and timely. Uses critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' change in condition. Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR as the communication tool. Maintains composure during and handles any crisis situation such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner. Monitors the care of the residents closely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively. Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution. Remains knowledgeable about the status of the resident to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms. Assists in answering call lights and assists with resident care such as ADLs. Completes twelve hours, at a minimum, of offerings related to nursing. Upholds commitment to remaining current in best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda's policies and self-study. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a registered nurse
• Current RN license in the state you will be working
• CPR/AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Long-term care experience preferred