RN/LPN -Skilled Care / PM Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Cantata Adult Life Services and the facility.
• Carefully coordinates unit care for assigned shift.
• Responsible for all patient care performed by nursing staff on his/her shift.
• Establishes and monitors the completion of assignments for all C.N.A.s (treatment nurses if applicable).
• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of resident care performed.
• Makes adjustments to the nursing schedule to meet the needs of the residents as necessary.
• Coordinates shift-to-shift communication of significant nursing information utilizing procedures and forms established by CANTATA for this purpose.
• Affirms that sufficient supplies and equipment are available for provision of resident care.
• Makes written and oral reports as required to physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other providers of service to enable proper follow-through of orders, coordination of care services, communication of nursing observations suggesting the need for further medical evaluation as well as notification to residents/patients responsible party.
• Affirms 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.
• Assists with the Quality Assurance Program in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
• Acts on behalf of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
• Consistently demonstrates an ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
• Attends in-services, meetings and educational training in accordance with CANTATA’s policies and procedures.
• Performs tasks/duties and utilizes forms in accordance with CANTATA’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current valid certification as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and to supervise other personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse group of people.
• Ability and willingness to effectively motivate and lead individuals and groups with diverse needs and abilities.
• Aptitude for detail work.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
• Able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Subject to callback during emergency conditions and may be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Works in residents’ rooms and areas designated for nursing care.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and climbs stairs, as needed to conduct nursing activities.
• Exposure Classification: Category I (routine exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues).
• Exposure Classification: Routine exposure to chemicals which are identified for use in the nursing department.