Week End Staff Nurse (LPN or RN)

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking dedicated nursing staff in Chicago, Illinois to provide direct nursing care and supervise assistants. Candidates must possess a current RN or LPN license, be CPR certified, and demonstrate strong leadership and customer service skills.

We offer benefits including paid holidays, health insurance, and a retirement plan. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and nights.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to the customer.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities of assistants.
• Ensure high quality care in accordance with standards.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory ability

Customer service skills

Ability to deal tactfully with others

Independent decision-making

Education

Current RN or LPN license in Illinois/Wisconsin

Current CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to the customer and supervise day-to-day nursing activities of assistants in accordance with federal, state, local standards and facility policies to ensure high quality care.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Hours

Morning: 7am-3pm

Evening: 3pm-11pm

Night: 11pm-7am

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance