Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Lifespace Communities
Chicago, IL
$43-59/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse
Community:
GreenFields of GenevaAddress:
0N801 Friendship WayGeneva, Illinois 60134Pay Range
$43.10-$59.22+ HourlyLive your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.
At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding Clinical team as our new Registered Nurse today!
A few details about the role:
- Direct nursing services to all residents on assigned neighborhood or program.
- Provides hands-on/ on-the-job training to newly hired team members. Provides skill set retraining as assigned.
- Oversee physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately onto the electronic record system and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
- Supervise and provide leadership and discipline to clinical and non-clinical team members.
- Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care.
- Document the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
- Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to deliver quality customer service.
- Plan resident admission as ordered by physician, perform assessment, verify orders with physician, and notify pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments, as necessary.
- Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the on-coming shift to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care.
And here’s what you need to apply:
- Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.
- One year of nursing experience in a long-term facility is preferred.
Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and servers over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!
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