Nursing Jobs in Norridge, IL
Description Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion. Activity Assistant Benefits: BCBS healthcare coverage 401k Employee rewards program Next day pay available Growth from within PTO package and paid holidays Activity Assistant Responsibilities: As an activity assistant, you will assist in the planning and implementation of individual and group activities. You will provide activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed, terminally ill, bedridden). You will encourage the participation and involvement of all residents. You will prepare for and participate in resident care conferences. You will prepare sites and materials for activities. Requirements Activity Assistant Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to become certified. Prior experience with elderly patients preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. keywords: activity aide, activity assistant, nursing home 
$84,760 - $151,715 / year
Location: 610 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304 Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Oak Park Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE) Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $84,760 - $151,715 per year Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other Information Required Job Qualifications: Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned. At least one year of nursing experience required. Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014. All transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer. Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3. Current CPR Certification. Analytical ability. Communication skills to lead and teach. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images, or reports. A specialty certification may be required for certain departments within 12 months of hire. Preferred Job Qualifications National Certification. Physical Demands Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift. Ability to lift or carry objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs. Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents. Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements Responsibilities Relationships and Caring Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient caseload. Assesses patients for social determinants of health, utilizing findings to develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorship Advocates for the patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with the clinical trial office Provides psycho-social support and facilitates referrals and transitions of care, ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources Evidence-Based Practice Provides symptom management utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents. Technical Expertise Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: “My Chart,” staff messages, telephone contact, etc. Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exams, and infusion. Performs basic administrative tasks related to role Establishes a plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins. Performs nursing procedures per policy. Assists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique. Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects, and self-care. Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions Critical Thinking Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed Ensures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs Provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care, or emergency department as required Recognizes changes in patient status and responds promptly to optimize patient outcomes Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience. Assesses patient compliance with treatment plan Leadership Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education, and progress toward achievement of goals Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options, and management of adverse events. Serves as a liaison between practice and referral sources Participates in quality metric initiatives supporting optimal outcomes and value-based metrics Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board, and participates in patient presentation and care plan development. Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members Serves as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient-focused care. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 
$115,000 - $120,000 / year
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, inventory control, and management of facility, people, supplies, and equipment in such a way that meaningful nursing service is established to render the optimum level of resident care. The Director of Nursing serves as the Quality Assurance Coordinator and reports in all matters directly to the Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse's license in the State of Illinois. Must have working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general nursing, and geriatric nursing. Must be qualified to assume the position by training and /or previous experience of a supervisory status, preferably in a health care facility. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Must have the ability and the willingness to supervise and work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Department. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties. Excellence in all aspects of quality nursing including rehabilitative, restorative, and any specialized care areas provided by the facility. Good administrative, managerial, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. Leadership qualities that motivate and direct the nursing staff. Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations. MAIN DUTIES: Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives. Assist in developing and maintaining nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, and the nursing policies and procedures manual with the assistance of the Administrator to achieve the greatest degree of care for each resident. Participate in the development and implementation of resident care policies. Obtain staff by recruiting, interviewing, verifying references, and criminal background , in order to employ the number and kinds of personnel needed. Decide and propose the staffing needs and organization of the department and submit to the Administrator for approval. Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted service to the residents at all times. Ascertain that each employee in the nursing department is aware of the lines of authority and exercise disciplinary action or termination when necessary and provide appropriate documentation in the employee's personnel record. Oversee the new nursing employee orientation process including the explanation of personnel policies and individual duties. Delegate the authority required for performance of their jobs to the ADON, supervising nurses, and charge nurses. Supervise the ADON to ensure proper staffing and performance of all clinical aspects of the nursing program. Ensure that all licensed personnel have a current and valid license as required by the State of Illinois. Supervise the employee status verification in the State Registry upon application as well as the criminal background check when necessary. Supervise, by daily rounds and conferences, the work of all nursing personnel. Oversee the establishing and maintaining of individual personnel records on each department member. Delegate the performance evaluation of each nursing department employee to his/her supervisor, and if problem arises, adjudicate their resolution. Make a performance evaluation of all nursing supervisors and charge nurses. Communicate the results to staff members and maintain documentation in each personnel file. Provide opportunities and materials for regular staff meetings and in-service education pertaining to the nursing department. Promote in position and recommend increase in pay as the individual merits, under the direction of the Administrator, when vacancies or new positions occur. Ensure that nursing personnel provide treatments, medication, diets, rehabilitative nursing care, activities of daily living , protective services, and training in self-care as stated in the care plan to ascertain that optimum comfort and care are provided. Ascertain that physicians are visiting on a regular basis, as required by the level of care and OBRA regulations. Address resident and family problems and concerns as needed and schedule conferences with the resident and family in order to resolve issues pertaining to nursing services. Make rounds and observe individual residents who are experiencing episodes of acute illness, deterioration in health status, recent injury, recovering from surgery, etc., so as to be acquainted with the resident's status, both physically and emotionally and to ascertain that the staff is rendering proper care. Coordinate resident care plan with the physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy department to ensure proper care and treatment when clinically appropriate. Schedule and conduct regular conferences with the staff to discuss changes in resident's condition and problems or concerns regarding resident's care. Delegate the responsibility to daily review the documentation of dispensing controlled substances and narcotics. Reviews the records no less than weekly, or sooner if a discrepancy is noted, to ascertain that they are properly counted and documented from shift to shift. Assist in completing audits of 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, or delegates this responsibility. Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Administrator's approval. Prepare monthly Medicare (if applicable) information summaries and submit to the business office to allow proper billing for Medicare recipients as well as assist the office with additional documentation for re-submission to Medicare. Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Administrator. Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings. Prepare Performance Improvement reports for the Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement meetings as required by JCAHO guidelines. Supervise the Director of Rehabilitation to ensure the delivery of rehabilitative care to appropriate residents and the distribution of suitable equipment to residents in need. Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all care plans are appropriate and updated as needed by the resident. Review all incident reports monthly for their accuracy and the proper notification to family, physician, and IDPH as required by regulations. Prepare for State and Federal inspections by chart auditing and departmental inspection and review. Prepare a Plan of Correction as required by State and Federal surveys and submit to the Administrator for approval. Implement any plan of correction as required by State and Federal surveys in the nursing department. Attend department head, QA, and Medicare/Medicaid Pre-planning meetings and others as deemed appropriate. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in JCAHO, Federal, and State regulations, modify department policies to assure compliance, and in-service all effected personnel accordingly. Furnish information regarding residents only to authorized agencies or people. Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control and evacuation policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as directed by the Administrator. Work as weekend Supervisor as part of Department head monthly rotation 
