RN - Overnight Registered Nurse

## Description

Overnight Registered Nurse - (RN)

**OVERNIGHTS 7:00 PM TO 7:30 AM - Skilled Nursing Unit**

*Shifts will Vary*

**Hourly Rate $40.00 (plus $1/hr. shift differential for overnight)**

The RN Nurse is responsible for providing personal care and skilled nursing services to each resident, as well as the supervision of the Certified Nursing Assistants in performing resident care.

**Benefits for All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)**

• Heated, underground parking
• Upscale employee break room
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided

**Benefits for *Full-time*Employees**(30 hours + per week)

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k (with match)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance

**Principle Accountabilities for RN (Registered Nurse):**

• Follows established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures.
• Assists to interpret policies and procedures to nursing assistants, other related departments, physicians, residents and family members.
• Conducts resident rounds several times during shift to identify resident needs or care issues and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Observes and supervises all facility infection control procedures.
• Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action immediately.
• Identifies resident problems and emergency situations and intimates emergency care as necessary.
• Follows, supervises and evaluates implementation of the Resident Right’s protocol.
• Provides respect, privacy and dignity to all residents; does not enter any resident room inappropriately.
• Listens to resident, family and physician concerns and initiates corrective actions and communicates concerns to Director of Nursing.
• Consistently works cooperatively with residents, other nursing staff, physicians, family members, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
• Follows facility discharge/transfer procedure and coordinates discharge/transfer with other departments, physician and ancillary service providers as necessary.
• Completes documentation related to the resident discharge/transfer.
• Competently performs both basic and advanced nursing skills as appropriate under the restrictions of a licensed professional nurse.
• Completes narcotic counts, checks emergency medication supply, and exchanges keys with incoming Nurse at conclusion of assigned shift.
• Administer all ordered medications, and complete all ordered treatments as appropriate during your assigned shift.
• Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of any related side effects.
• Notify physician when necessary of changes in resident condition, weight, medication errors, unavailable medications, and adverse side effects of medications, abnormal laboratory or x-ray results, and any other unusual observations related to resident care issues.
• Document daily notes on unstable residents, Medicare residents and recently admitted residents.
• Assists with orientation of new residents to facility.
• Check meal trays and nourishment's to ensure the proper diet is being served to the residents.
• Assists with the serving of resident meals and encourages nutrition and hydration during all meal times.
• Performs all duties as assigned in an effective, cooperative, professional and timely manner.

**Performance Standards:**

CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION

• Demonstrates excellent listening skills and communicates effectively while conveying patience and understanding.
• Writes clearly and concisely.
• Responds to customers by promptly researching various options and following through with necessary actions in a timely and effective manner.
• Treats all customers with dignity and respect and establishes a trusting relationship with them, while maintaining confidences.
• Demonstrates knowledge of The Garlands’ entire facility and directs customers appropriately, according to their needs.

## Qualifications
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities for RN (Registered Nurse):**

• Experience working in acute and/or long-term care environment preferred.
• Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse.
• Must possess or be able to obtain current CPR certification.
• Must have an adequate understanding of English and be able to speak and write it well.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a team member, with a positive, pro-active attitude.
• Is flexible and adapts to change and new tasks.
• Follows all policies and procedures of Prairieview at The Garlands.
• Attends staff meetings, educational programs and resident care plan meetings.
• Must be familiar with the resident rights, the definition of Resident Abuse, and the reporting protocol of possible Resident Abuse.
• Must be a flexible, highly customer service and people oriented individual who demonstrates compassion, patience and understanding, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
• Must be a team-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively with others, creating a positive and uplifting environment, and communicating very effectively at all levels.
• Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to an emergency situation.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Must be able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing.
• Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently for brief periods of time.