12 HOUR SHIFTS AM SHIFT 6AM - 6PM NOC SHIFT 6PM-6AM JOB SUMMARY Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-to- day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin. Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures. Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in care of the aged. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Accepts and supports as directed by appropriate authority. This may require different floor, customers, workload, and multiple tasks as assigned. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden for a respective unit. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Directly supervise and instruct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden on a number of topics to promote job knowledge. Ensure all the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer. Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference as directed. Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator. Counsel/discipline nursing personnel as requested or as necessary. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed. Make physical rounds to all customers daily. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Attend and participate in continuing education programs. Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department. Place orders for medications and treatments as necessary following established budgetary guidelines. Utilize PCC 24-hour summary concerning recommendations/concerns related to customer care needs. Fill out complete accident/incident reports. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the customer, as well as the customer’s response to the care. Complete required assessments upon the customer’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form and P.O.S. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our established Charting and Documentation Policies and Procedures. Responsible for completion of admission, discharge, and transfer processes. Prepare and administer medications and treatments if appropriate as ordered by the physician. Review medication record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, care of the dead/dying, etc., as required. Participate in the orientation of new customers/family members to the facility. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician. Notify the customer’s attending physician and family when there is a change in the customer’s conditions. Obtain sputum, urine and other lab tests as ordered. Take and record TPR’s, blood pressures, accuchecks, etc., as necessary. Contact the customer’s physician for: Nursing assessment of change of condition. Medication orders or charges. To inform of incidents. To report abnormal results of Lab and X-ray. Anything else pertinent to the customers’ care and well-being. Ensure the nurses’ notes and monthly summaries reflect the care plan and is being followed. Attend staff meetings, etc., as directed. Perform other related duties as assigned. GENERAL BENEFITS: Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Paid Time Off Retirement / Pension Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance
$3.00/hr Weekend Shifts recieve Shift Premium JOB DESCRIPTION: Dedicated Certified Nurse Aides needed on all shifts to care for the residents at Alden Debes. Certified Nurse Aide's needed to help with direct care and other nursing functions at our sub-acute and long-term care facility. As a certified nurse aide (CNA) member of our team of professionals you will be rewarded with a great work environment, a generous salary based on your experience level and many incentives to reward you for your continuing good work ethic, we also encourage our CNA's to continue their education to get their nursing degree! Our Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for the completion of all activities of daily living, completing restorative programs and exercises, documentation of all activities and functions related to each resident, and working collaboratively with their nurse. We listen to our Certified Nursing Assistants to always try to improve the care and services we offer and improve the job satisfaction of each CNA. We make your work easy with our electronic documentation and reporting system. We have many educational and clinical opportunities as we serve multiple populations including long term, behavioral health and sub-acute care. Through our commitment to promoting from within, many of our Certified Nurse Aides go on to become Managers of their own departments in our facilities! Our shifts are 6 a.m-2 pm, 2 pm-10 pm and 10 pm-6 am for CNA's. FT and PT shifts are available and we will work around your school/day care schedule. Our career growth ladder is exceptional within Alden and you will see your opportunities in abundance. We have a generous tuition reimbursement program for those choosing to get licensed, certified, or choose another path in our healthcare environment. Inquire within. You will even love our bright new uniforms that are provided to you free! Applicants may apply online or in person at Alden Debes. Come join our team! JOB SUMMARY The CNA supports and assists in providing a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered Memory Care Program on the Memory Care Unit. The CNA will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident with a diagnosis of a disease that causes dementia residing in or under the care of the facility. SUPPORT DUTIES Commit to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual education annually for self, including the required 16 hours of orientation training and any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct care staff. Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, life history, disease, medical and behavioral care needs, and preferences in detail. Utilize any communication devices for residents, such as language services, communication boards, assistive devices, etc. Accept education for utilizing these mechanisms to provide ample communication. Assist in providing a therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity program that constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident, meets the Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy, and upholds the Memory Care policies and procedures and all state and federal standards; commit in providing non-scheduled activities through the use of my talents and training. Encourage family involvement through volunteering and visitation. Provide a clean, safe, non-hazardous unit for the residents and staff. Assist in providing an individualized symptom management tracking system as needed per resident, including development and maintenance of individualized, non-pharmacological interventions implemented. Complete all required documentation. Maintain all program policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Provide feedback to the Memory Care Director for monitoring achievement of the facility and Memory Care Program goals through a team approach. Be flexible to meet the change in residents’ needs. We need to adapt to their needs rather than expecting them to adapt to our needs. Provide emotional, caring support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary team. Perform other duties as assigned. #zr GENERAL BENEFITS: Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Paid Time Off Retirement / Pension Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of the restorative nursing program for the facility. Acts as the liaison between formalized therapy and nursing. Promotes a restorative nursing philosophy among all facility departments and work closely with the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden to ensure the restorative plan of care is being followed thereby, promoting customers to their highest level of function. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or an LPN in the state of Illinois. Must be restorative certified by an accredited school or recognized accrediting agency. Must possess current CPR certification or become certified within two weeks of employment. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position. Must function independently, have flexibility, person integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the customer, family members, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, customer in excess of 50 pounds throughout the day. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct restorative care services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. Maintains a current list of customer’s participating in a restorative program on each unit. For each unit, these lists will be specific as to ambulation, ROM, ADL, assistive feeding devices, splints, hand cones/contracture care, bladder retraining, falling star or other restorative program details. Sets up documentation flow sheets/and or electronic medical record system for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures for each customer on the program. Makes a quarterly progress note. Ensures all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the customer’s response to the care. Oversees all restorative nursing measures are reflected on the care plan as an approach to the problem or need for which they are being done. Oversees that customers get formalized therapy, as indicated, and that the necessary assistive feeding and/or ADL devices are obtained as recommended. Works with Nursing and Dietary to see that these assistive devices are consistently available and that they are addressed on the care plan. Works closely with Therapy department. Sees that specific recommendations, when discharged from therapy are carried through. Performs or oversees functional assessments on admission and quarterly as indicated. Consults with nurses in making recommendations for restorative plan of care. Works with nurses in developing restorative plan of care. Oversees customer ADL performance on the units. Oversees C.N.A.’s documentation on ADL’s (ensuring compliance and accuracy). Oversees incontinent management programs. Attends care planning conferences and makes recommendations. Completes sections of MDS and the Care Area Assessment (CAA) Summary as indicated. Reports on progress of restorative nursing measures. Keeps track of accomplishments (number of customers on bladder retraining/ month, number of customers increased function, etc.) in a formalized, simple report each quarter. Works with the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden in developing tools appropriate to perform QI audits. Participates in QI audits for restorative nursing. Reviews monthly and quarterly quality indicator/measure lists and utilizes this information to problem solve. Develops and implements innovative and creative ways to keep staff. Focused and enthused about restorative nursing. Sees that equipment and supplies are available and that they are in good working order. Problem solves with the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden in regards to issues in providing restorative nursing care. The restorative nurse assures quality care, customer’s rights, dignity, abuse prohibition and customer service is focused on daily. Actively participates or oversees physical restraint reduction programs and fall management programs. Orient /educate new Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden relative to roles, responsibilities, principles, and practices of restorative nursing All other duties as assigned. GENERAL BENEFITS: Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Paid Time Off Retirement / Pension Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance
