JOB SUMMARY Responsible to deliver direct and indirect nursing care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, various types of fistulae, stomas, soft tissue injuries and other wound types and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nurses in relation to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments. Supervise team of Wound Care Technicians. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the state of Illinois. Must possess a 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 the 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 such circumstances warrant. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, personnel, government agencies personnel, and the general public. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must have the right attitude of being 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 the position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, visitors, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., 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 Must ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Directly supervise the nurses, CNA’s and other members of the IDT that wound care treatments and protocols are followed accordingly. Directly supervise the wound technicians on wound care protocols Responsible/oversees for assessing and documenting wound status and skin care. Administer or assist with wound treatments as ordered by the physician. Review treatment orders for completeness of information and accuracy of transcription of the physician’s order. Review wound assessments for completeness and accuracy. Complete weekly skin report and send to nurse consultant and pharmacy. Educate facility staff on pressure ulcer prevention. Assist as necessary with the physician/consultant during wound care rounds. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician. Obtain /assist in wound specimen collection as ordered by the physician. Update the family/responsible party and attending physician for any changes on wound assessment. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer and be able to evaluate the delivery of care. Attends and actively participate in customer care plan conference. Consult with other nurses, management, and other related health professionals to assist in assessing, planning, and delivering and evaluating patient care. Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses. Make written and oral reports including recommendations concerning the wound care program. Ensure that the wound assessment reflects that the care plan is being followed. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance program for the Wound Care Program. Coordinate facility wound audits with the nursing staff. Make daily rounds to assure that nursing personnel are performing required duties related to the wound care program, and to assure that wound care protocols and procedures are being followed. Communicate with the IDT, wound progress of patients; make entries on the 24- hour report as necessary. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our customer’s. Complete required forms upon the customer’s admission, transfer and or discharge. Attend staff meetings as needed. Perform 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
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for overseeing the coordination of care, day to day operations of the post- acute programs and services to all transitional care patients. This includes assessing the effectiveness and the needs of the programs, development, and planning of services, organizing, and coordinating the implementation of services, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs and services. The Transitional Care Nurse is accountable for maintaining compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies, and as directed by Alden Management Services. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated success in external marketing to physicians, discharge planners and other healthcare referral sources preferred. Prefer a graduate of a four-year college with one year’s experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or an LPN in the state(s) where facility(s) are located. Must be knowledgeable of short-term practices and procedures, as well as some familiarity with laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to Long Term care. Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Leads and supervises to create a positive working atmosphere. Committed to improving the quality of life for those we serve and possess the ability to work in a team environment that is resident centered. Must have strong interpersonal skills and advanced customer service skills. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, hospital and facility personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. 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 be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate well and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility. Prolonged standing/walking is required. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., 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 Work collaboratively with internal staff to share our message of quality care and service. Understand and be able to communicate the Post-Acute Programs. Collaborate with Facility Administration in the planning, coordination, and implementation of a marketing plan. Networking and communicating with physicians, hospital, case managers, home health care agencies and other healthcare referral sources to present facility and Alden information. Gather patient referrals and evaluate potential patient admissions that contribute to Alden’s overall revenue growth. Attend and participate in facility marketing meetings. Review admission referrals in preparation for receiving the admission and ensuring that the patient is appropriate for the program and that all programs and services will be promptly implemented upon admission and collaborates with hospital nursing staff as needed. Evaluate and assess patients in the hospital setting prior to admission to the facility, when applicable to ensure for smooth hand off from one healthcare setting to another. Educate the patients, families, or responsible parties about the transition process into the facility and remain engaged through the admission process and through discharge to the next level of care. Completes customer care phone calls post transition from facility. Review admission data for tracking and trending post-acute programs and their referral sources. Streamline the admission process by acquiring needed information before the referral is sent to the facility. Learn with the hospital process for referrals and assist to ensure a smooth transition to the facility. Collaborate with facility staff to review patient care goals and strategies for discharge planning. Accept and support the Alden Mission, Our Promise, Customer Service Values and Motto. Accepts and supports the Administrator and Transitional Care Support Team philosophy of care. Assess, Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility in its post-acute and transitional care programs and services to ensure quality of care is being rendered. Sure, that all procedures are followed in accordance with established post-acute and transitional care processes and policies. Directly collaborates with employees and instruct staff providing education and training to promote job knowledge related to post-acute programs and services. Identify problems, develop, and implement solutions with the assistance of the Administrator and the Alden Post-Acute Support Team. Collaborate with Administrative team with concerns or complaints from patients, families, staff, outside resources. Performs 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
Block Schedule! FT Day Shift 12 hour Shifts 7am - 7pm 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
