RN Registered Nurse * Sign on Bonus $7.5K*

Arcadia Care; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead day-to-day nursing activities for residents in a long-term care setting. You will supervise nursing assistants, ensure charting and reporting accuracy, and maintain a safe, warm environment for residents.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and strong knowledge of LTC regulations. Prior LTC experience is preferred; English proficiency is essential for effective communication with staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the requested state.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, medical procedures, and LTC regulations.
• CPR certification required.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff and coordinate shift services and programs.
• Complete required charts and records, transcribe orders, and document care and resident responses.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Develop and maintain rapport with inter-departmental staff to ensure quality nursing services.
• Perform clinical skills such as catheterization, wound care, and routine procedures as needed.
• Monitor staff safety and compliance with equipment use and safety policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy; ensure proper communication and reporting.
• Provide IV care as needed and support daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Nursing knowledge

CPR certification

Long-term care experience

Education

RN degree (ASN/BSN)

Job description

SUMMARY

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, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

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 recordkeeping 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.
• Performs 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 a current unencumbered state license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical & physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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