MDS Registered Nurse

Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton is looking for an MDS Registered Nurse on 1st shift!Be a part of a company that prioritizes ethical decision-making and values the impact we have on our residents and the community.Summary:Responsible for managing assigned MDS caseload. Assists the Clinical Coordinator with coordination and supervision of nursing staff throughout the facility. Communicates with resident, family, physician, administration, and other health care providers to meet the total needs of the resident.Sign-On Bonuses: This role is eligible for $1,000 sign-on bonuses at 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year of full-time employment!Primary Duties:Responsible for thoroughly and accurately completing assigned MDS caseload in an efficient and timely mannerAssures quality of care through ongoing resident assessment and appropriate intervention, notifying appropriate people regarding resident issues and needsAssists in planning of care to attain and/or maintain the highest possible level of health, independence, and mobility of the residentSupervises and evaluates care given throughout facility to assure efficient functioning of the facility and improve quality of careCommunicates with physician and other health care providers to facilitate the overall health care of the resident, managing care for residents on various nursing levels (hospice, skilled care, advanced nursing care, and nursing care)Records and reviews progress notes regularly to assure continuity of care and provide up-to-date information for physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other health care providersWhen the Clinical Coordinator is absent, assists in the supervision of nurse assistants and nursesAssists with admissions and discharges as neededAttends care plans of residentsPerforms therapeutic procedures in compliance with physician orders and plan of careProvides resident and family education where needed to enhance cooperation and undertaking of the care planParticipates in continuing education within and outside the facility to improve nursing skills and keep abreast of nursing developmentsAssists nursing staff/CNAs with resident care and needs (transfers, incidents, behaviors, complaints, etc.), spending all excess time providing floor nurse and CNA supportManages scheduling shortages, notifying scheduler or initiating contact to nursing staff to fill shortages when scheduler is out of the officeCoordinates with Nurse Supervisor to ensure processes for new and returning residents are finalized for all admissions during scheduled shiftAssume the role of floor nurse to manage staffing shortagesMaintains standards of quality as set by ACR policies and state regulationsPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active Illinois license as a Registered NursePrevious MDS experience requiredMust be able to type at 40 WPM and possess basic computer skillsThis is a full-time, 40 hour/week role. Shifts are either 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm five weekdays as well as every four weekend and a holiday rotation. During weeks in which this role works a weekend, they will be scheduled weekdays off in order to remain at five days total per week.Physical Requirements:Considerable physical stamina required for walking and standing often throughout the day with long periods of sittingFrequent stooping, stretching, bending, and reachingRoutinely required to push/pull/lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.Some exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, chemicals, and infectious wasteBenefits:All employees are eligible for benefits, which vary by status (full, part-time, etc.). A summary of benefits offered can be found by clicking on the "Benefits Summary" link at the bottom right of this page: #J-18808-Ljbffr