Staff Nurse - LPN

# Staff Nurse - LPNHot Job
5550 S Shore Dr - Chicago, IL 60637## Overview Salary Range $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly## Description
** Position Summary
** The Staff Nurse provides compassionate care to patients, residents, and clients;
Assesses, plans, coordinates, and implements effective care in the Skilled Nursing area;
May be asked to in other areas of the community;
Administers medications, treatments, updates documentation and responds to emergency calls in an accurate and timely manner;
Provides guidance to non-licensed care staff to help ensure continuity of care.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
***** Overall responsibilities
**** Administer medications and treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc.
* Maintain accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered
* Assist in admission and discharge procedures
* Respond to resident emergency call system as indicated
* Make rounds with physicians and transcribes orders
* Keep physician and family aware of change in resident's condition
* Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident
* Assure continuity of services and care
* Understand, participate and assist in implementing the Quality Improvement Program
* Utilize the Quality Improvement Program for identification, placement, and monitoring of residents in the appropriate programs
* Notify other departments of resident changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharges, etc.)
* Conduct resident and family education
* Document according to established procedures for charting, i.e., medication, treatments, progress notes, etc.
* Report any discrepancies noted concerning physician' s orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc. to supervisor
* Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication/treatment cards and care plans
* Chart progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident' s response to care
* Accurately identify skin changes and implement/follow facility skin management protocols
*** Food Service Responsibilities
**** Supervise and assist with meal service
* Consult with dietary regarding the dietary needs of the residents and follow through on dietary recommendations
* Monitor resident with significant weight loss and gain and report to the physician and dietary department
* Identify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measures
* Check items of food that are brought in by family members to assure they comply with resident orders, dietary needs, and safety
*** Care Plan Responsibilities
**** Assist  in completion of the care plans and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary
* Assist in the completion of nursing documentation needed for MDS and demonstrate knowledge of the MDS process
* Ensure  that the progress notes are reflective of the care plan and approach is being followed
* Assure that assigned Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans, and ensure that the nursing assistant is familiar with plan of care
* Conduct supervisory visits with internal and outside clients as assigned
** General Responsibilities
*** Adhere to the policies and procedures of the business with the highest practical standards
* Participate in and maintain current status on all training and education required by the company
* Communicate effectively with all members of the staff and business partners
* Provide feedback to others for continuous quality improvement of the entire organization
* Openly accept feedback from others for the continuous quality improvement of the entire organization
* Escalate issues when there is appearance that business standards of quality are not present
* Comply with all rules and regulations of the organization, including HIPAA and safety
* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications
** Job Requirements/Specifications
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* Education and Experience:

*** The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

* Required:

* High School diploma or equivalent
* Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Illinois
* Ability to communicate with residents and staff
* Basic computer knowledge and key boarding skills; ability to learn company systems
* Ability to work holidays, weekends, and assist in covering call offs Preferred:
* One year of nursing experience
** Essential

Qualifications:

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