Assisted Living RN/LPN
Company: 142013 Westminster Village Inc
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Are you passionate about making a meaningful
difference in the lives of older adults? Join our team as an
assisted living nurse and become a vital part of a community
dedicated to exceptional care and compassionate support.
Westminster Village, every day offers the opportunity to enrich
lives, foster independence, and create a nurturing environment
where our residents feel truly at home! As an Assisted Living
nurse, you will provide direct patient care, administer medication
and treatments according to physician orders, and perform
assessments and appropriate documentation of such in resident's
individual medical record. Westminster Village is seeking an RN or
LPN that is available on a part-time basis working our 1st shift
from 7am-3:30pm, including every other weekend, and some holidays.
If you were to join us as an LPN, this is a union-eligible
position. Westminster Village offers great benefits listed in the
link below: Apply now if you're ready to bring your skills and
heart to a place where your work matters! Duties:
- Assists the Director of Assisted Living with the 24-hour
accountability for resident care.
- Performs direct patient care to residents according to
physician's orders and in conformance with the recognized nursing
procedures, established standards, and administrative policy.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Assists with the administration of specialized therapy
including infusion therapy, PICC lines, respiratory, tracheostomy
care, wound care, and treatments as prescribed.
- Performs admissions including assessments and documentation on
all residents.
- Participate in the care planning process and assist in
maintaining the accuracy of care plans between scheduled
reviews.
- Works in collaboration with Physicians, Pharmacists, Dietitian,
Therapists, Activities and Social Services as well as families and
other authorized persons and disciplines involved in the care of
the resident to facilitate communication and execution of the total
plan of care.
- Observes and encourages infections control measures in
accordance with facility policy as well as the rules and
regulations governing infection control practices.
- Observe and promote the facility goal of Restraint Free
Environment and assists others in finding alternative
measures.
- Observes and promotes the facility goal of Limited Lift
Environment.
- Protects patient confidentiality in all aspects of care and all
communication of information, computer communication, telephone
communication, and direct communication MUST be handled in strict
confidence according to the laws which govern Patient
Confidentiality.
- Performs and documents assessments of residents, including
behavior monitoring, physical assessment, and response to specific
medications, etc.
- Assists physician in examination of resident or with treatments
being performed by the physician.
- Responds to emergency calls to the Village or Willows if
needed.
- Assists with principles and goals of Restorative Nursing by
accountability in restorative procedures as indicated by the plan
of care and performed by CNA's, PCA's, and Memory Care
Assistants.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Assisted
Living or Memory Care Coordinator.
- Familiarize oneself with location and use of firefighting
equipment, alarms, and disaster procedures.
- Attend educational meetings planned for this position.
- Abides by all facility policies including but not limited to
the Abuse Policy.
- Assists with daily staffing in the absence of scheduler and/or
Director of Assisted Living.Requirements:High School Diploma, GED
or equivalent. Must be a graduate in good standing of an accredited
school of nursing. Current and unencumbered license to practice in
the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse. Work
experience in Gerontological Nursing is strongly desired.
Medical/Surgical experience is acceptable. Otherwise, recommended
by Director of Nursing Services. Working knowledge of healthcare
delivery in the Geriatric, Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing
setting. Knowledge of the aging process, pharmacology, assessment
of the elderly, and practical application of clinical
interventions. Desire to work in a skilled/rehabilitation setting
is required. Current CPR certification is
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Keywords: 142013 Westminster Village Inc, Bloomington , Assisted Living RN/LPN, Healthcare , Bloomington, Illinois
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