Registered RN remote
Job description
We are pleased tooffer the opportunity to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) within theKenneth Moy Care Center. This position supports the facility byproviding professional nursing treatment and care to residentsaccording to established rules regulations and standard practicesof the profession under the supervision of a Head Nurse or NurseSupervisor
Thisposition is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) BargainingUnit
DuPage Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer
Responding toresidents calls and renders services Planning and coordinatingresidents care plan
Preparing and applyingdressings and giving medications and treatment as prescribed byphysicians
Supervising and guiding Nurses Aidesin performance of routine nursing activities
Maintaining accurate inventory of narcotics and otherdrugs
Giving enemas and douches catheterizingresidents irrigating bladder and administeringoxygen
Contacting families or relatives ifresident has needs
Overseeing documentation tocomply with IDPA reimbursement rules Public Health Regulations andJointCommission
Requirementsinclude :
Completionof coursework for a diploma in Nursing from an accredited collegeor university
Current license in Illinois as aProfessional Registered Nurse(RN)
The preferredcandidate will have :
Wound careexperience
A postoffer physical is required.
A preemploymentbackground check is required.
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essentialfunctions.
HeavyWork : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly tolift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the humanbody.
Use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forcesgreater than for mediumwork.
WORKENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristicsdescribed here are representative of those an employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essentialfunctions.
The workenvironment for this position regularly includes working withresidents and attending to their daily needs. The noise level inthe work environment is moderate to quiet