Staff Nurse
: Job Details :

Highlight Healthcare of Aurora -

****NOW OFFERING FREE HEALTH INSURANCE*** see below for details

Highlight Healthcare of Aurora is a 68 bed skilled community. We have highly experienced staff in the industry. We have added positions to fill to meet the need for our residents. Our staff have long tenure. We have a low nurse to resident ratio. NEW GRADS WELCOME

The RN and LPN Oversees the delivery of care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to assigned patients in skilled nursing and extended care facilities. Collaborates with RN, Supervisors, Physicians and other clinical disciplines in making decisions regarding patients care. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assessment and develops a plan to focus on the residents physical, psychological and social needs.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations and assesses condition of patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and intravenous infusions. Assumes responsibility for correct dosages and maintaining correct infusion rates.
• Aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for exams.
• Documents nursing interventions, patient reactions, effectiveness of treatments, and condition complications. Communicates information to charge nurse, peers and physician.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care focusing on age and development status and patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.

Associate's degree in Nursing preferred. Previous experience in a long term care setting. IV experience preferred.

Computer Skills Point Click Care

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed Nurse with a current Illinois License required. CPR certification required.

*Full and Part Time: Evenings and Overnights

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free Health Insurance for Bronze Single Plan (call for more details)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification
• Nursing License