Registered Nurse (RN) Skilled Nursing PRN

About the role

The primary role of the RN is to perform and supervise day-to-day nursing activities in the provision of direct resident care. Each RN performs these duties within the scope of practice that they are licensed to perform. All nursing activities must be performed in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations that govern the facility, including the policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients as assigned.
• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.
• Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.
• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.
• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s).
• Records on patient charts observation of patient’s responses to nursing care rendered.
• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists with unit management and/or assumes charge of the unit as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Current RN Licensure with the State of Illinois
• Current CPR Card
• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program