Nursing Jobs in Glenwood, IL

MDS Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The MDS/Care Plan Coordinator is an experienced health care provider who ensures an accurate assessment and up-to-date care plan for all residents and that all records pertaining to resident care are consistent with the plan of care and are descriptive of the care rendered. The CPC communicates the condition of the resident to the family, coordinates the completion of all Comprehensive Resident Assessments and reports to the Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS: A current State of Illinois license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner. AANAC certification preferred. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties. Must have working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general nursing, geriatric nursing, the MDS, and it’s computer application (EMR). Must have good managerial, organizational, planning, computer, and interpersonal skills. Ability to initiate, complete and update care plans. Ability to conduct in-service training of nursing staff on care plans, documentation, and EMR application. Ability to monitor resident EMR records for consistency and content. Ability to identify problems and to communicate those problems to the Director of Nursing and staff concerned. Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly. Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS standards and methods of documentation in accordance with those standards. MAIN DUTIES: Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives. Coordinate the completion of the MDS upon: a) initial admission b) readmission c) quarterly d) annually e) the occurrence of a significant change f) and as needed for PPS/Insurance Reimbursement Provide calendar monthly and as needed of scheduled MDS assessments and Care Plan Conferences. Assure the timely completion of each section of the MDS by proper department, signing of the form by staff on EMR, and its resident appropriateness. Confer with each department regarding any problems that occur in its sections of the MDS and arrange for re-education when necessary Review diagnosis coding and sequencing with physician quarterly. Update/ clarify ICD-9 coding as appropriate. Conduct weekly MDS Pre-planning and Medicare meetings to ensure timely and accurate completion. Monitor and assist staff in all departments regarding EMR charting, documentation and achieving Care Plan goals in accordance with the resident’s MDS. Communicate resident care plan and progress to staff, resident and family. Conduct in-service training of nursing staff every three months as needed on care plans and documentation. Audit sample EMR charting monthly to ascertain proper nursing charting and documentation of care given and directly confer with those employees who are not properly documenting. Record, report and follow up discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do not meet program standards. Work closely with the Director of Nursing and other department heads to ensure consistency in care. Coordinate resident Care Plan with physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy department to ensure proper care and treatment when clinically appropriate. Follow up on nutritional assessments by the dietary consultants with reporting to the nursing staff and appropriate documentation. Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights. Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control and evacuation policies and procedures. Job Type: Full-time

CNA

Full-time

3 months ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Bridgeview Rehabilitation

Bridgeview Rehabilitation Bedford Park, IL

We are looking for CNA's to work our 2nd shift 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Only our second shift has a difference of pay rate at $15.00 We also have 1st and 3rd shift available Sign-on Bonus $2000 offered! Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect person centered resident care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. Assists residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group or residents. Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the preparation for admission of residents. Assists in and accompanies residents in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures. Provides morning care, which may include bed, bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing residents, changing bed linen, changing over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day. Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over-bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed. Notifies appropriate licensed staff when resident complains of pain or has a change in condition. Provides postmortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue as indicated. Assists nurse in treatment procedures. Provides general nursing care, such as positioning residents, transferring, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating the residents. Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake-output. Makes rounds with outgoing shift; knows whereabouts of assigned residents. Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition. Adheres to policies and procedures of the facility and the Nursing Department. Participates in socialization activities on the unit. Ability to communicate with the cognitively impaired. Turns and positions residents as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources. Follows skin care program and takes preventative measures. Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to nurse. Ensures residents are dressed properly and assists, as necessary. Ensures that used clothing is properly stored in bedside stand or on hangers in closet. Ensures that all residents are clean and dry at all times. Checks unit for adequate linen. Folds neatly and arranges linen in linen closet. Cleans linen cart. Provides clean linen and clothing. Makes beds. Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Restrains residents properly, when ordered. Accompanies residents to appointments, as directed. Provides reality orientation in daily care as needed. Understands stages of dementia. Prepares residents for meals, serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds residents, as necessary. Monitors nutritional intake. Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to residents. Monitors intake. Knowledgeable about the types of isolation, performs general care activities for residents in isolation. Answers residents' call lights, anticipates residents' needs and makes rounds to assigned residents. Assists residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices). Transports residents to and from various departments as requested. Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents. Completes STOP & WATCH. Participates in and contributes to interdisciplinary care conferences. Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written, and work cooperatively with other staff members. Must have the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures and simple documenting. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with residents, family members, and other facility staff while assuring confidentiality of resident information. Attends in service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc. Practices careful, efficient and non wasteful use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedure for resident charge items. Maintains personal health in order to prevent absence from work due to health problems. Possesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons. Completes other duties as assigned. Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains resident confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses competencies in a timely fashion. Attends care plan conferences as scheduled. Knows abuse prevention program and understands role. Understands emergency preparedness program and understands role. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Compiles with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility. Regulatory Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in State of Illinois. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Any new hires will receive a bonus of $2,000!!! $500 at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months!!!

Nursing Support Assistant (CNA), Oncology - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Job Description Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant to serve on our 4C Cardiology Observation Unit. With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This unit is a high acuity, fast-paced hematology oncology unit, which is looking for a NSA with attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to multi-task. Prefers 6 months of nursing assistant experience, but willing to hire new graduates from an accredited NSA program. Unit offers self-scheduling, opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams, and a friendly culture. Job Summary Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area. Essential Job Functions Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients. Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment. Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR. CPR/BLS Certification Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form Ability to work in partnership with management and staff Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs Position Details Job Type/FTE:Full- Time (.90 FTE) Shift: Days, 7AM-7PM, every other weekend required Unit/Department: 4C Cardiology CBA Code: 743 Union Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Staff Nurse (RN) Float Team, Emergency Department - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Room Float Team department. Comer Emergency Department is a 21-bed, Level 1 Pediatric Academic Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to the children of South Side of Chicago and beyond. With 2 trauma bays, 1 special procedures room and a dedicated resuscitation bay, we are equipped to handle the most critical situations. The Adult Emergency Department consists of 55 patient care rooms including a rapid assessment unit, six trauma/resuscitation suites and separate rooms for infection isolation, care of immune compromised patients, and psychiatric consultations. In the general care area, 45 rooms are fully equipped with critical care monitoring capabilities. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision. Essential Job Functions Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs. Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients. Provides input into the development of clinical paths with assigned Case Manager. Uses care plan and/or clinical path in providing patient care. Delegates as appropriate based on patient needs and competencies of staff. Competently performs patient care according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty, as documented by the respective clinical skills inventory evaluation and completion of competency days. Evaluates care given and adjusts plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records. Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders, utilizing professional knowledge base to assure patient safety. Works collaboratively with other patient care and multidisciplinary team members to provide patient centered care. Documents or ensures documentation of all of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies. Incorporates discharge planning into clinical pathway or plan of care to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home. Provides cost-effective care by appropriate utilization of time, supplies and personnel. Evaluates patient care interventions and collaborates with all team members to make changes as necessary. Initiates and/or participates in patient care conferences. Assumes the responsibility to interact on a consistent basis with the patient and family providing coordination of the plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager. Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Required Qualifications Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing Associate of Science in Nursing or higher Current Illinois RN license Active BLS Certification SANE - AA or SANE - P Certification: must be enrolled within 6 months of employment (18 months for new grad RNs). Obtaining and maintaining SANE certification within this role is a condition of employment. Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program. Preferred Qualifications ED RN experience Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Shift: Day Shift, 7a-7p, every other weekend Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Adult & Pediatric Emergency Departments CBA Code: NNU Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.