Registered Nurse (RN)

The primary purpose of a Registered Nurse's position is to provide each of the residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each resident's assessments and care plan.

Registered Nurse (RN) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works using the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act and Policies and Procedures and nursing judgement
Assesses, plans, and evaluates nursing care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitation care
Delivers nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care
Implements the patient/resident plan of care and evaluates the patient/resident response
Directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel
Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care
Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements
Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use
Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident personnel information
Provides patient/resident/family caregiver education as directed
Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility policies
May be required to oversee Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Other duties as assigned

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements:

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date
Must be CPR certified
Previous experience in long-term care is preferred
Compassionate and empathetic personality

Registered Nurse (RN) Physical Demands:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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