Registered Nurse (RN), Part-Time, Day Shift

Park Place of Elmhurst, we offer a continuum of care with the security of lifecare. Our residents also have access to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support right on campus. We are seeking a hardworking professional Registered Nurse (RN), Part Time, day shift every Friday . Park Place of Elmhurst is a member of the Providence Life Services family where we are committed to enhancing the lives of those we serve!

Benefits

https://www.providencelifeservices.com/application/files/9517/3342/6965/PLS_HR_Benefits_Flyer_IL_IN.pdf

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the clients and manage the day-to-day activities performed by the Certified Nursing Assistants working as a team.
• Ensures that client needs are met within professional standards of practice according to physician orders.
• Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Assists clients in meeting their goals through assessment and monitoring of clients care needs and interaction with the interdisciplinary team including the physician.
• Provides education and guidance to clients and their families on disease process and management.
• Manage the CNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures established by PLS.
• Document in nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided for the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care. For skilled patients, documentation is needed which addresses the reason for being a skilled nursing patient.
• Identify the resident before administering any medication or treatment.
• Ensure adequate medical supplies are available to meet the medical needs of the patients. Report the needs to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Provide direction and leadership to the CNA staff.
• Receive and review nursing report at the beginning of the shift and compile nursing report at the end of the shift.
• Asses the residents change in medical condition to the proper authority at that time.
• Ensure the care given is in accordance with federal and state regulations, as well as the resident’s wishes.
• Monitor vital signs in accordance with the resident’s treatment plan.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• The nursing license must be active and unencumbered in accordance with the department and professional regulation.
• Must be CRP certified.
• BLS certification is strongly preferred.