Registered Nurse RN Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Franciscan Ministries
US - Illinois - Olympia Fields
October 24, 2024
Medical

Overview:

Position:
RN - Registered Nurse

Location:
St. Joseph Village of Chicago, a part of Franciscan Ministries 4021 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Shift Options:
AM (7am-3pm) PM (3-11 pm)

Salary Range:

RN:
$38 - $44 per hour

About St. Joseph Village of Chicago

St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a vibrant continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Chicago, Illinois. As part of Franciscan Ministries, we provide a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, sheltered care, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Our onsite rehabilitation clinic offers both inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, alongside state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents and patients.

About Franciscan Ministries

At Franciscan Ministries, we believe in our associates and are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for your career growth. We offer competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, and various training, continuing education, and wellness programs.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
Assess for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.
Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community's leadership team.
Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.

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Registered Nurse RN Licensed Practical Nurse LPN