Program Nurse-Per Diem Rate

Company: Alzheimer's Community Care
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Alzheimer's Community Care ("ACC") is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to families, caregivers, and patients of Alzheimer's disease and other conditions resulting in dementia.The Program Nurse coordinates and supervises basic health services and needs. Program nurses administer patient medications according to prescription labels, physician orders, and nursing practices. In addition to assessing and supervising each patient's health needs, the Program Nurse also helps to design and implement the activity schedule.Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and supervision of basic health services and needs of patients in the Specialized Alzheimer's Day Center
• Administer patient medication as directed by prescription label, physician orders, and accepted nursing practices
• Evaluate and supervise each patient's health needs and assist in the design and implementation of the activity schedule
• Develop individual care plans and identify recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavior changes in written progress notes
• Alter care plan to meet changing patient and family needs
• Interact with patient physicians when needed
• Assist with and supervise help given for patient's personal care needs including toileting, dressing, eating, and ambulating
• In the absence of the Program Manager, act as the Program Manager and supervise program staff and volunteersRequirements:
  • 2-5 years' experience in a clinical setting (or psychiatric/crisis intervention background) preferred, although recent graduates will be considered
  • Must pass AHCA level II criminal background and drug screeningsSkills:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and still maintain flexibility
    • Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite products
    • Work independently and as part of a team
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