This is a STAFF NURSE position working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Director of Nursing (ADON). The primary function of this position is to provide for the medical care needs for adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Below are the essential duties of a STAFF NURSE:
- Complete necessary reports and forms, submitting them to the department director as required, (including, but not limited to, Quarterly Nursing Assessments, Monthly Nurses notes, Seizure reporting, Behavior Incident reports, and Medical Incident reports).
- Notify the resident’s attending/alternative physician, as well as the resident’s legal guardian/representative, when the resident has a change of condition as outlined within our established policies.
- Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used. Notify physician and record and follow orders.
- Administer medications as ordered, and within the required time frames.
- Administer treatments as ordered, and within the required time frames.
- Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive and legible manner that reflects the care and treatment provided as well as the resident’s response to the care provided.
- Receive verbal orders from attending/alternate physicians and document the orders on the Physicians Order Sheet.
- Review physician’s orders, transfer/pre-admission information, etc., for completeness.
WORKING CONDITIONS;
- Sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 35 pounds, and moving intermittently during working hours,
- Subject to frequent interruptions.
- Involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, and government agencies under all conditions/circumstances.
- Subject to emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Illinois Professional Nursing License.
- Background or experience in long term care (preferred)
- Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and Mandt certification.
- Is familiar with and adheres to all applicable Golfview Developmental Center policies and procedures.
- Is familiar with and adheres to all applicable State and Federal regulations and professional standards.'
Uniform:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person