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Nursing Jobs in Lockport, IL

Wound Nurse

SUMMARY: The Wound Nurse is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervisor of the residents’ attending physician, the Director of Nursing, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where require, perform range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support. Monitor the results of physical therapy activities. Provide preventative health care services. Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc., Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skRN/LPNin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure. Wound Certification from accredited institution preferred. Must have current CPR certification. Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday Must be able to speak and write the English language Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

Manager/Supervisor

Full-time

4 days ago

Nurse Supervisor RN Overnights

Avantara Joliet Shorewood, IL

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for Night Nurse Supervisor - RN to join our friendly, caring and supportive team! We are rapidly growing, and our team is looking to invest in Night Nurse Supervisor - RN by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. This is a full-time benefited position with a shift that will be from 7pm to 7am. We offer great benefits including: Competitive wages. Tuition reimbursement. Internal growth opportunities. *Medical, dental, and vision insurance options. *Short-term and long-term disability insurance options. 401K with employer match. Employee concierge program. Employee assistance program. And more! *Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked. Required Education and Experience • Graduate from and accredited nursing program. • Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (R.N.) License in the state of practice. • C.P.R. Certified • 2 years R.N. experience Preferred Education and Experience • 5 years R.N. experience. • Previous experience managing a Nursing department or unit. Additional Eligibility Qualifications • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you are the backbone of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at our facility by ensuring residents receive the medication and nursing care they need as directed by their individual care plan, conducting resident assessments, being a team leader, and advocating for your residents. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Avantara Joliet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Avantara Joliet never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.