Nursing Jobs in Farmer City, IL

RN Full-time
Carle Health

RN - Quality Outcomes Coordinator

Carle Health Urbana, IL
$37.16 - $63.92 / hour
Overview The Quality Outcomes Coordinator (QOC) works at the unit-level, in collaboration with bedside staff and unit leaders to deliver effective, efficient, high-quality care. The QOC continuously evaluates care at the bedside, identifies gaps in processes and facilities process improvement activities to improve outcomes. Implements evidence-based research into practice to ensure patients benefit from the latest innovations in the delivery of care. The QOC serves to increase the driving force and consistency of quality and safety at the unit level. Serving Med/Surg - NT4 & R7 Qualifications Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety within 1 year - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI); National Nursing Certification within 2 years - VariesVariesVaries, Education: Associate's Degree: Nursing; Bachelor's Degree: Nursing, Work Experience: Nursing Responsibilities Ability to balance multiple tasks/projects while meeting organizational standards.Utilizes metrics on unit dashboard and other quality metrics (NDNQI, VON, etc.) to prioritize and drive practice changes.Evaluates current practices and implements evidence-based practice recommendations for change.Collaborates with the unit manager, supervisor, bedside staff, other healthcare providers to address issues related to patient care and patient care outcomes.Participates in work groups to improve unit and hospital wide patient care issues through implementation of evidence-based practices.Serves as a role model and resource for the nursing division shared governance model.Collects data and evaluates trends in patient outcomes on the unit (nurse-sensitive indicators, core measures, VBP metrics, occurrence reporting).Reviews overall compliance by staff on regulatory agencies related to patient safety.Participates i safety initiatives at the department level to improve care outcomes within the microsystem of care.Collaborates and works with other unit quality outcomes coordinators to improve care across the continuum.Writes and revises unit-based policies, procedures, and standards to reflect the latest evidence.Tracks and reports quality outcomes and unit trends to management, physician teams, and bedside nurses.Provides real time accountability, coaching, education to promote ownership of safe practice.Utilizes performance improvement methodologies (PDSA) to implement change.Completes an equivalent of 8 hours of direct patient care hours per week.Participates in daily WB rounds to evaluate care and ensure that current practices and policies are being followed Collaborates with bedside nurses and providers in evaluating daily necessity of urinary catheters, telemetry, and central lines Collaborates with unit manager, supervisor, other QOCs, and quality department to ensure consistency of practices across the continuum Reviews enterprise reports, tracks trends, and facilitates process improvement teams to improve processes Reviews events of hospital-acquires conditions, identifies trends, and facilitates process improvement efforts to reduce unit risk Proactively rounds on unit, focusing on high-risk patients to ensure appropriateness of care Performs daily rounds with bedside nursing staff to address patient risk for falls and ensure appropriate interventions are in place, necessity and compliance of invasive lines, continued need for telemetry use, correct and complete documentation, restraint necessity and continuation, risk of pressure injury and implementation of appropriate reduction measures, and overall patient and environmental safety Assesses and evaluates the appropriate use of bedside sitters and video remote sitters, if applicable Promotes transparency of data and accountability by providing quality reports to unit leaders and bedside nursing staff on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis Collaborates with unit leadership and unit educator in conducting a needs assessment for continued education About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation And Benefits The compensation range for this position is $37.16per hour - $63.92per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
RN Home Health Internship
Carle Health

RN- Case Manager Home Health

Carle Health Champaign, IL
$33.62 - $57.83 / hour
Overview The Home Care Field RN is a professional caregiver who is a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include the coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to meet the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of Carle Home Services specific patient populations and families throughout the geographical area. Qualifications Certifications: IL RN license Drivers License Proof Auto Insurance BLS 30 days Education College Diploma Nursing Work Experience 1yr or more nursing experience Responsibilities Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefits including covered services, recertifications, transfers, and non-recertifications. Follows regulatory requirements regarding documentation standards. Comprehends department specific indicators. Performs case management activities of assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. Interacts with clients, caregivers and families to assess, plan care, arrange services, monitor, and provide support and education. Consistently completes all admission documentation within policy guidelines. Returns admission documents to office complete and in a timely manner (according to policy).Completes required OASIS/485 changes within 24 hours of receiving them.Completes visits notes and telephone conversations records and transmitted timely according to policy (includes physician orders, admission, routine, supervisory, telephone and discharge notes.)Ensures Physician Orders are written timely, corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.Reviews verbal orders with MD office, written and evidenced as read-back, completed immediately and transmitted within time frame established by policy. Once documented and transmitted orders are never changed. Ensures patient visit string(s) are added to the record to make sure visits are not missed.Ensures proper acronym is evident on all physician orders.Completes Home Health Aide supervisory visits.Acts as the coordinator of the health care team in order to maintain the proper linkages within the continuum of care.Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interacts (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.). Communicates pertinent information for patient care conferences on all admits done by him/her.Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Provides care according to plan of care and orders.Directs the activities of the licensed practical nurse.Makes home health aide assignments, prepare written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the patient home.Demonstrates adequate knowledge of State and Federal regulatory and accreditation guidelines which is evidenced by daily performance. Perform OASIS assessments for admissions, recertifications, resumptions and discharges. Performs complex wound care including wound vacs, packing, removal of staples or sutures. Monitors central lines including PICC and Hickman catheters and performs dressing changes per agency protocol. Accesses mediports for IV infusion and/or blood draws and flushes per agency protocol. Performs case management for patients assigned to her/his case load. Communicates with MD per phone or electronically regarding patient updates and condition changes. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation And Benefits The compensation range for this position is $33.62per hour - $57.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
NP ICU Full-time
OSF HealthCare

Advanced Practice Provider, Critical Care

OSF HealthCare Bloomington, IL
Overview Overview: The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise necessary to manage the care of critically ill adult patients. The APP functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary critical care team, working in close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and performing invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols, policies, and evidence-based practice standards. The APP participates in the assessment and management of new admissions to the critical care unit and provides expert education, consultation, and patient advocacy to ensure optimal outcomes. Three 12-hour shifts per week. Total Rewards: "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Benefits & Perks: OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes: Generous paid time off! Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge. Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy! Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member. CME time and dollars Health, life, dental, and retirement plans Paid occurrence-based malpractice. Concierge relocation services Student Loan repayment counseling Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39-$68.10. This is a salaried position. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement. Qualifications Qualifications: Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) 2+ years of critical care patient management experience Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LPN Hospice Per Diem
OSF HealthCare

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN - Hospice

OSF HealthCare Bloomington, IL
Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Pay range for this position is $23.19 - $33.91/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position. Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes physiological, psychological and spiritual knowledge to care for a variety of patients. Clinician functions as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and recognizes the direct relationship between the effective/efficient provision of care/services to patient/ agency. Under physician orders delivers selected treatments/procedures/tests and basic patient care for the patient on an intermittent basis while supervised by the RN. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. This requires that the individual demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the patient population served. Accountability to the Care Manager in relation to utilization practices and to the PI/Education Coordinator in relation to regulatory and compliance standards. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state(s) in which they are practicing. Must have certification in CPR prior to patient care. Provides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules and recommendations for safe driving while on duty. Maintains a valid driver’s license. Demonstrates ability to work independently and execute own workload. Must be able to use and operate medical and/or office equipment, including Point of Care devices. Understand all steps of the nursing process and provides input at teach step in collaboration with the RN. Expected to take night and weekend calls, and make home visits and/or work in office during the evening, night, weekend and/or holiday hours as required. Accountability to the Care Manager in relation to Utilization Practices PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One-year recent nursing experience Home health care experience OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Aperion Care

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) *$10,000 Sign On Bonus!* Chicagoland (Various Locations)

Aperion Care IL
ADON SUMMARY: The ADON will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Additional responsibility will focus on providing skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervisor of the residents’ attending physician, the Director of Nursing, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where require, perform range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support. Monitor the results of physical therapy activities. Provide preventative health care services. Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc., Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to RN care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of nursing department. Ensure that reference material maintained at the nurse’s station is current. Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents. Develop and periodically update nursing service objectives and statements of philosophy. Assist in developing and implementing a nursing organization structure. Make written and oral recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing department. Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintaining, and periodically updating the written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. Monitor the facility’s QI, QM and survey reports and provide the Director with recommendations that will be helpful in eliminating problem areas. Assist the Director in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on a daily basis. Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to Administrator. Service on the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as directed. Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Team Meetings as required. Assist the Director in determining the staffing needs of the nursing department. Recommend to the Director the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed. Assist the Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel. Ensure that a sufficient number of Licensed Practical and/or Registered Nurses & CNA’s are available for each shift to ensure that quality care is maintained. Also ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistants program. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to the Charge Nurse and Nurse Supervisors the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. Assist the Director in preparing performance evaluations as directed. Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to Director. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to Director as required or as may be necessary. Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as necessary. Ensure that all nursing personnel participate in the facility’s TB testing program. Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility. Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. Review nurse’s notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Report medication errors to the Director. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Report problem areas to Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training that provide instructions on “how to do the job” and ensure a well-educated nursing department. Participate in the mandatory new hire orientation. Assist Director in scheduling annual mandatory in-service training for staff. (OSHA, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Infection Control, etc.) Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing department. Assist the Director of Nursing in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. Ensure that nursing personnel work areas (nurse’s station, medication rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Ensure all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Ensure that all nursing personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drill in a safe and professional manner. Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents. Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing department’s equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department’s equipment in a safe manner. Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident. Assist the MDS/CPC in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident’s plan of care. Be sure that staff members are providing care that reflects the wishes of the resident. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure all nursing personnel are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities and rights include the right to refuse treatment. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Wound Certification from accredited institution preferred. Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an RN Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility. Must have, as a minimum of 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Current CPR Certification is required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as at the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. · Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. SIGN ON BONUS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND MINIMUM HOURS WORKED. BONUS MAY VARY BY FACILITY. APERCHI1
RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Aperion Care

Director of Nursing (DON) *$10,000 Sign On Bonus!* Chicagoland (Various Locations)

Aperion Care IL
Director of Nursing (DON) *$10,000 Sign On Bonus!* Chicagoland SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Develops methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department. Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed. Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Assist with discharge planning and perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies charting, etc. Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in the developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas. Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift. Assign a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses for each tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. Assign a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants for each tour of duty to ensure that routing nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to nursing personnel the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments. Assist the HR Director in developing performance evaluations on an annual basis for the nursing department. Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and proper documentation for such discipline is given to HR Director for personnel file. Assist with infection control monitoring in establishing a TB management program for employees. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals. Ensure that the department’s policy and procedure manuals identify safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury. Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routing and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve exposure risks participate in proper in-service training programs. Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Coordinate continuing education/in-service training for nursing department. Report suspected or known incidence of fraud to Administrator. Assist the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling & revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of resident’s plan of care. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must have, as a minimum, 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility. Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license. Current CPR Certification is required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English language. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. (SIGN-ON BONUS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND MUST MEET MINIMUM HOURS WORKED REQUIREMENT) APERCHI1