Long Term Care (LTC), LPN, Registered Nurse

Company: RKA Recruiting LLC
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

In this role, the Nurse, LPN or RN will:Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of the RN assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of RN care and satisfactory completion of tasks.Assist in the orientation of new LPN/RNs and RN assistants and reinforce training standards to maintain a high quality of care.Provide explanation of RN procedures and assistance to staff to assure ongoing understanding and training.Communicate on a regular basis with the Nurse Manager or Director of RN regarding observations, and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.Observe and evaluate residents' health, mental and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff. -When indicated is responsible for notifying the physician and family members according to prescribed procedures.Provide direct patient care as appropriate including, but not limited to, procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso-gastric tubes and other treatments.Utilize the electronic medical records system timely and accurately.Participate in report at the beginning and end of shifts to assure proper information about residents is communicated.Assist in the admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, assure that physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc. are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.The ideal candidate will have:Graduate of an approved school of RN, LPN or RN. -Current license, in good standing, -as an LPN or RN in the State of IL. -One -year RN experience.Devotion to standards and principles of professional RN.Desire to serve older adults.

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