RN Overnight

Company: The Garlands of Barrington
Location: Barrington
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

The Garlands is offering a $1500 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time Overnight Registered Nurses!
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Do you believe in the power of teamwork, value the opportunity to make a difference and have a zest for making a positive impact on the lives of others? If the answer is YES, then The Garlands of Barrington is the place for you!
Registered NurseFULL-TIME OVERNIGHTS 7:00 pm to 7:30 am (12 Hour Shift)
The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing personal care and skilled nursing services to each resident; as well as the supervision of the Certified Nursing Assistants.
Principle Accountabilities:

• Follows established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures.
• Assists to interpret policies and procedures to nursing assistants, other related departments, physicians, residents and family members.
• Conducts resident rounds several times during shift to identify resident needs or care issues and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Observes and supervises all facility infection control procedures.
• Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action immediately.
• Identifies resident problems and emergency situations and initiates emergency care as necessary.
• Follows, supervises and evaluates implementation of the Resident Right's protocol.
• Provides respect, privacy and dignity to all residents; does not enter any resident room inappropriately.
• Listens to resident, family and physician concerns and initiates corrective actions and communicates concerns to Director of Nursing.
• Consistently works cooperatively with residents, other nursing staff, physicians, family members, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
• Follows facility discharge/transfer procedure and coordinates discharge/transfer with other departments, physician and ancillary service providers as necessary.
• Completes documentation related to the resident discharge/transfer.
• Competently performs both basic and advanced nursing skills as appropriate under the restrictions of a licensed nurse.
• Completes narcotic counts, checks emergency medication supply and exchanges keys with incoming Nurse at conclusion of assigned shift.
• Administer all ordered medications, and complete all ordered treatments as appropriate during your assigned shift.
• Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of any related side effects.
• Notify physician when necessary of changes in resident condition, weight, medication errors, unavailable medications, and adverse side effects of medications, abnormal laboratory or x-ray results and any other unusual observations related to resident care issues.
• Document daily notes on unstable residents, Medicare residents and recently admitted residents.
• Assists with orientation of new residents to facility.
• Check meal trays and nourishments to ensure the proper diet is being served to the residents.
• Assists with the serving of resident meals and encourages nutrition and hydration during all meal times.
• Performs all duties as assigned in an effective, cooperative, professional and timely manner.
  Performance Standards:CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION
  • Demonstrates excellent listening skills and communicates effectively while conveying patience and understanding.
  • Writes clearly and concisely.
  • Responds to customers by promptly researching various options and following through with necessary actions in a timely and effective manner.
  • Treats all customers with dignity and respect and establishes a trusting relationship with them, while maintaining confidences.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of The Garlands' entire facility and directs customers appropriately, according to their needs.
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      Experience working in acute and/or long-term care environment preferred.
    • Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse.
    • Must possess, or be able to obtain current CPR certification.
    • Must have an adequate understanding of English and be able to speak and write it well.
    • Must be able to work independently, as well as a team member, with a positive, pro-active attitude.
    • Is flexible and adapts to change and new tasks.
    • Follows all policies and procedures of Prairieview at The Garlands.
    • Attends staff meetings, educational programs and resident care plan meetings.
    • Must be familiar with the resident rights, the definition of Resident Abuse, and the reporting protocol of possible Resident Abuse.
    • Must be a flexible, highly customer service and people oriented individual who demonstrates compassion, patience and understanding, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
    • Must be a team-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively with others, creating a positive and uplifting environment and communicating very effectively at all levels.
    • Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to an emergency situation.
      Physical Requirements:
      • Must be able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
      • Must be able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
      • Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing.
      • Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently for brief periods of time.

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