RN Supervisor – Patient Care Leader

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

The role ensures highest quality care in line with federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, and requires leadership, clinical expertise, and compassionate interaction with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN or LPN license in Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• CPR certification required or obtained within two weeks of hire.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Interest in care of the aged.
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to tactfully interact with clients, families and staff.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Personable, enthusiastic and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and supports as directed by appropriate authority.
• 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

RN/LPN license

CPR certified

Nursing procedures

Geriatric care

English fluency

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Personable attitude

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

The role ensures highest quality care in line with federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, and requires leadership, clinical expertise, and compassionate interaction with residents, families, and staff.