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2/22/10 Winchester House

 

Under administrative direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in coordinating the quality of care on assigned units. Performs complex and varied tasks requiring knowledge, its application to a variety of situations, as well as exercise of independent judgment. This is administrative/supervisory work of a broad nature and includes the supervision of all nursing staff on an assigned unit and resident care on a 24-hour basis. This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing.

Essential Functions
Performs physical and psychological nursing assessments on residents when necessary. Reports all unusual circumstances that may involve the safety and well being of the residents and staff directly to the ADON or DON. Demonstrates leadership ability and management skills through fair decision-making, dependability and reasonable expectations.  Acts as House Supervisor at prescribed intervals.  Coordinates daily operations on the unit to ensure quality clinical care and patient satisfaction.  Maintains quality care by reviewing the daily census, staffing and pending admissions/discharges, and adjusts assignments accordingly. Consults with the nursing staff concerning the implementation of patient’s plan of care. Reviews doctor’s orders and receives all new orders to coordinate appropriate changes or services.  Attends and/or leads meetings with Nursing staff, Nursing Administration, and/or physicians. Evaluates subordinate professional and sub-professional nursing personnel. Identifies and implements staff development needs in conjunction with Nursing Administration. Identifies and resolves obstacles associated with unit processes and procedures. Coordinates room changes with nursing staff and admissions. Collaborates in patient review with MDS Nurse.

 

Requirements

2/22/10 The Garlands, Barrington

Assistant Director of Nursing
• Pay commensurate with experience
• Full-time / Exempt
• Complete and transmit MDS / Care plans
• Complete staffing schedule and payroll for department
• Provide training and development for nursing staff
• Assist with implementation of restorative nursing program
• Work as charge nurse as needed
• Licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years Medicare MDS experience
• Able to understand , speak, read and write English
• Able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
• Able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing
• Able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently

Nurse
• Up to $29 /hr.
• PRN- on call all shifts
• Provide nursing care for Assisted Living, Memory Enhancement and Skilled members
• Provide assistance with ADL’s, food service and activity programs
• Manage medication for members
• Experience working in skilled long-term care environment preferred
• Licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Able to understand, speak, read and write English
• Able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
• Able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing
• Able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently

Apply in person Monday-Friday 10 am-3:00 pm at 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington IL 60010;