Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton is looking for a PRN (on-call) Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Summary:
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:
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Assists in resident assessment and implementation of appropriate interventions
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Assists in planning of care to attain and/or maintain the highest possible level of health, independence, and mobility of the resident
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Delivers resident medications timely and accurately
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Communicates with physician and other health care providers to facilitate the overall health care of the resident
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Encourages and maintains an open communication with resident and families
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Assists with orientation of new personnel
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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
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Provides resident and family education where needed to enhance cooperation and undertaking of the care plan
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Participates in continuing education within and outside the facility to improve nursing skills and keep abreast of nursing developments
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Other duties as assigned
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Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
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Must hold an active Illinois Nursing License as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
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PRN nurses at Restmor must agree to work a minimum of two, 8-hour shifts per month, with at least one of those shifts being a weekend (subject to weekend shift availability). PRN nurses will be assigned to work one summer and one winter holiday each year.
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.