RN/LPN - Skilled Rehab/ AM Part-Time

divh2Registered Nurse/h2pThe 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 Chief Nursing Administrator or Clinical Nurse Manager and should be in accordance with department and CANTATAs policies and procedures, current federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility./ppPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities: This description is intended only to identify the basic responsibilities and requirements of this job classification and does not prevent the assignment of other job-related duties. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodation./polliSupports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Cantata Adult Life Services and the facility./liliCoordinates unit activities for assigned shift./liliResponsible for all patient care performed by nursing staff on his/her shift./liliEstablish and monitor the completion of assignments for all C.N.A.s (treatment nurses if applicable)./liliEvaluate the quality and effectiveness of resident care performed./liliMonitor and adjust when necessary, the nursing schedule to meet the needs of the residents./liliAs required perform routine nursing tasks, to include but not limited to, administration of medications and prescribed treatments, according to the care plan./liliPerform resident assessments and completion of appropriate nursing documentation including but not limited to Resident Assessment Profiles (RAPI), MDS, and Care Planning Process timely and accurately. Actively participate in the Care Planning Process either by direct involvement or assuring that Care Plans are followed and updated as necessary./liliCoordinate shift-to-shift communication of significant nursing information utilizing procedures and forms established by CANTATA for this purpose./liliAssure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available for provision of resident care./liliMake 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./liliAssure 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 in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies./liliAct on behalf of the Chief Nursing Administrator or Clinical Nurse Manager in his/her absence./liliConsistently demonstrate an ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner/liliAttend in-services, meetings and educational training in accordance with CANTATAs policies and procedures./liliPerform tasks/duties and utilize forms in accordance with CANTATAs policies and procedures./li/olpRequirements/ppstrongA. Knowledge/Skill/Experience/strong/pulliCurrent valid certification as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois./liliMust possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and to supervise other personnel./liliAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse group of people./liliAbility and willingness to effectively motivate and lead individuals and groups with diverse needs and abilities./liliAbility and willingness to work harmoniously within a team environment departmentally./liliMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public./liliMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action./liliMust be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee moral./liliAptitude for detail work./liliBasic computer literacy./liliMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language./liliMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position./liliMust be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility./li/ulpstrongB. Contact with Others/strong/ppExtensive 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./ppstrongC. Delegation of Authority/strong/ppAs Staff Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties./ppstrongD. Responsibility for Accuracy/strong/ppOmission or incorrect mandatory federal, state and facility documentation can generate penalties enforced by regulators./ppstrongE. Responsibility for Confidential Data/strong/ppEmployees are required to safeguard sensitive information. Sensitive information includes, but shall not be limited to, information concerning CANTATAs former and current residents/clients, medical and health information and CANTATAs information systems including but not limited to the Internet and E-mail./ppstrongF. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/strong/pulliMust meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility./liliMust be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty pounds./liliIs subject to callback during emergency conditions and may be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents./liliIndividual will be scheduled based on operational need./liliWorks in residents rooms and areas designated for nursing care./liliWorks beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary./liliSits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and climbs stairs, as needed to conduct nursing activities./li/ulpstrongG. Exposure Classification/strong/pulliJob duties are classified as Category I (routine exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues)./liliRoutine exposure to chemicals which are identified for use in the nursing department./li/ul/div