RN​/LPN Staff Nurse - Skilled Rehab

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Sign‑on Bonus: $2,000.00

The primary purpose of your job position is to efficiently deliver care to residents utilizing the nursing process (i.e., assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation). Responsibilities and care may be directed by the Director of Nursing and should be in accordance with department and Cantata’s policies and procedures, current federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations governing our company.

• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Cantata Adult Life Services and the facility.
• Coordinates unit care for assigned shift.
• Responsible for all patient care performed by nursing staff on your shift.
• Establish and monitor the completion of assignments for all CNAs (treatment nurses if applicable).
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of resident care performed.
• Monitor and adjust the nursing schedule to meet the needs of the residents.
• Perform routine nursing tasks, including but not limited to, administration of medications and prescribed treatments, according to the care plan.
• Perform resident assessments and complete appropriate nursing documentation including Resident Assessment Profiles (RAPI), MDS, and Care Planning Process timely and accurately.
• Actively participate in the Care Planning Process either by direct involvement or by ensuring that Care Plans are followed and updated as necessary.
• Coordinate shift‑to‑shift communication of significant nursing information utilizing procedures and forms established by Cantata.
• Assure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available for resident care.
• Make written and oral reports as required to physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other providers to enable proper follow‑through of orders and coordination of care services.
• Assure that the appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies are followed through in a timely manner as directed by the Q/A team or assist with the Quality Assurance Program.
• Act on behalf of the Director of Nursing in their absence.
• Consistently demonstrate an ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
• Attend in‑services, meetings and educational training in accordance with Cantata’s policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks/duties and utilize forms in accordance with Cantata’s policies and procedures.

• Current valid certification as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Illinois.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to motivate and lead individuals and groups with diverse needs and abilities.
• Ability to work harmoniously within a team environment departmentally.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Independent decision‑making when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.
• Aptitude for detail work.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

Extensive contact with residents/clients on a daily basis. Daily contact with all levels of personnel within the company. Heavy interaction with residents’ family members and community contacts.

As Staff Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Omission or incorrect mandatory federal, state and facility documentation can generate penalties enforced by regulators.

Employees are required to safeguard sensitive information. Sensitive information includes, but is not limited to, information concerning Cantata’s…