Job Information
Presbyterian Homes Registered Nurse in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois
$37.00 to $46.25 per hour (depending on years of experience) PLUS Shift and Weekend Differentials!
Sign on Bonus: Full Time:$2,000
Full-Time: All shifts
Why choose us?
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision plans (Full time employees)
Long-term and short-term Disability plan (Full time employees)
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Full and part time employees)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)! PTO rollover & PTO sell-back options (Full and part time employees)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and baseline (Full and part time employees)
Scholarship programs including tuition reimbursement.
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Some Responsibilities include:
Practices nursing within the scope of standards of nursing practice.
Supports Presbyterian Home's policies and procedures and Nursing Department standards of care.
Observes and preserves residents' rights.
Communicates appropriately with supervisors, co-workers, other employees, physicians, consultants, residents, families, and visitors.
Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned residents.
Makes rounds on residents frequently throughout each shift, assessing for changes in condition and response to care and treatment.
Monitors the status of residents with acute problems.
Provides direct nursing care to residents who require professional skilled care.
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Is familiar with indication for use, action, and major side effects of medications administered.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an approved registered professional nursing program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Active, current Illinois license to practice professional nursing.
One year as an RN in a hospital (general care) or long-term care setting with adults preferred.
Good communication skills. Interest in working with older adults. Ability to direct nursing assistants. Knowledge of aging changes and
common health problems of geriatric patients. Current CPR certification required