What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / LPN for Skilled Nursing position at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, is a 142 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, located in Morris, Illinois. We are a fast paced, high volume facility specializing in short term rehabilitation.
$10,000 Sign On Bonus
We are seeking qualified RN/ LPN’s – to oversee the delivery of care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to assigned patients in skilled nursing and extended care facilities. Collaborate with supervisors, physicians and other clinical disciplines in making decisions regarding patients’ care. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs assessment and develops a plan to focus on the resident’s physical, psychological and social needs.
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations and assesses condition of patients.
- Administers prescribed medications and intravenous infusions. Assumes responsibility for correct dosages and maintaining correct infusion rates.
- Aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for exams.
- Documents nursing interventions, patient reactions, effectiveness of treatments, and condition complications. Communicates information to charge nurse, peers and physician.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care focusing on age and development status and patient outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Current Illinois License and valid CPR certification required. Must pass a background check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: One location