Medication Nurse

Job Details:

Location:

Aurora, IL 60506

Salary Range: $36.00 - $38.00 hourly

The Nurse administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents.

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Supports resident care plans.
• Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and care conferences.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Maintains a professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members, vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
• Supports new resident welcome and assimilation processes.
• Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to the delegating nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must work with other caregivers toward overall resident care.
• Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually – provided through community in‑services.
• Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals; able to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.

• Ethics – Works with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; results oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; communicates effectively.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals and profitability.

Required to sit, stand and walk regularly, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.