Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc.
Location: Morton
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton is looking for a full-time, first shift RN or LPN!
Summary:Assist supervisory or charge nurse in administration of nursing measures; supervision, evaluation and planning of care; and communication with residents, family, and other members of the health care team to meet the total needs of the residents
Essential Duties:

• Assists in resident assessment and implementation of appropriate interventions
• Assists in planning of care to attain and/or maintain the highest possible level of health, independence, and mobility of the resident
• Assists in evaluation of care and supervision of nurse assistants on the assigned unit to assure efficient functioning of the unit and improve quality of care
• Performs therapeutic procedures in compliance with physician orders and plan of care
• Delivers resident medications timely and accurately
• Communicates with physician and other health care providers to facilitate the overall health care of the resident
• Encourages and maintains an open communication with resident and families
• Assists with orientation of new personnel
• Records progress notes regularly to assure continuity of care and provide up-to-date information for physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other health care providers
• Provides resident and family education where needed to enhance cooperation and undertaking of the care plan
• Participates in continuing education within and outside the facility to improve nursing skills and keep abreast of nursing developments
• Other duties as assignedQualifications:
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Must hold an active Illinois Nursing License as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
  • Shifts are 8.5 hours in length and begin at either 6:00am or 7:00am
  • RN or LPN will be scheduled 3-4 weekdays as well as every other weekend and a holiday rotation. This can be a 32 or 40-hour per week role depending on the candidate's preference when hired.
    Physical Demands:Walking and standing most of the day is required. Frequent stooping, stretching, bending, reaching. Occasionally required to sit, use hands/fingers. Routinely required to push/pull/lift and/or move up to 75lbs. Some exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, chemicals and infectious waste.

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