Registered Nurse (RN)

This Registered Nurse position is at Franciscan Village, a senior living community operated by Franciscan Ministries in Lemont, IL. The role centers on delivering direct nursing care to residents while supervising certified nursing assistants and resident care associates according to federal, state, and local regulations along with facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in line with current federal, state, and local regulations and established policies and procedures.
• Apply the nursing model to deliver holistic resident care.
• Verify that assigned nursing personnel follow all policies and procedures.
• Handle resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
• Assess changes in resident status, notify the physician and family or representative, and document findings.
• Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and implement orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders while monitoring for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments per physician orders, observe for changes, and document results.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and arrange transportation as needed.
• Provide nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit.
• Deliver direct care including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration per current policies.
• Conduct rounds to confirm resident needs are met and staff perform assigned duties.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address resident needs.
• Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the community leadership team.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment and notify appropriate personnel of shortages.
• Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
• Participate in the survey process during inspections.
• Engage in QAPI activities when assigned.
• Apply infection control principles and address any deficiencies in practice.
• Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment to the supervisor or administrator.
• Complete additional duties as assigned and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state
• CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $39.00 to $40.00