Requisition ID: 62712

Location: PLC Villa Franciscan

Location Address:
210 North Springfield Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Evening
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse I - Senior Services oversees the delivery of care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to assigned patients in skilled nursing and extended care facilities. Collaborates with supervisors, physicians and other clinical disciplines in making decisions regarding patients' care. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assessment and develops a plan to focus on the resident's physical, psychological and social needs.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations and assesses condition of patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and intravenous infusions. Assumes responsibility for correct dosages and maintaining correct infusion rates.
• Aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for exams.
• Documents nursing interventions, patient reactions, effectiveness of treatments, and condition complications. Communicates information to charge nurse, peers and physician.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care focusing on age and development status and patient outcomes.
• Develops and instructs resident/family on home care plans and goals. Provides self-care instruction to both patient and family. Communicates appropriate medical information.
• Acts as resource person regarding patient care. Assists in teaching of nonprofessional personnel on the unit.
• Assists in the assessment of job performance of LPNs and nursing assistants on the unit.
• Other duties may be assigned.

S UPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Previous experience in a long term care setting or acute hospital preferred. IV experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered Nurse with a current Illinois License required.
• CPR certification required.

Application submittal is acknowledgement that pre-employment screening will be conducted on all potential hires post-offer. Applicants are entitled to a copy of the background check report and have the right to challenge its accuracy and completeness. If the applicant is covered by the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act, and the applicant's record indicates a conviction, he or she may request a waiver from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Business Unit: PLC Senior Services
Department Name: Skilled NSG VLF

Job Function: Nursing