Clinical Registered Nurse
$61,131–$100,256 year
On-siteAlton, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Accurately assess residents' health status, educational needs, and environmental requirements on admission and ongoing. Develop and revise dynamic care plans through an interdisciplinary approach, communicating changes to physicians, families, and team members. Document all assessments, care plans, and interventions including medication administration, treatments, and IV fluid administration. Utilize critical thinking to identify behavioral changes, notify physicians using SBARR during crises, and address problem areas via the QAPI process. Assist with call lights, activities of daily living, and patient transfers while maintaining composure during staff disputes or inclement weather. Complete twelve hours of nursing offerings annually and remain current on best practices and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a registered nurse
- Current RN license in the state you will be working
- CPR/AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
- Must possess critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
- Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
- Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
- Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment
- Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color
- Ability to physically perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing
Desired Qualifications
- Long-term care experience preferred
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