Manager Nurse - Assisted Living at Senior Lifestyle — Northbrook, IL

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned residents based on established nursing protocol. Observe and assess for: pain/discomfort, oxygen therapy, all drainage, all dressings, and any incontinent elimination which may have occurred.
• Provide ignition and ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the resident/family through observation, interview, and physical examination.
• Interpret assessment data and information to assist in developing a plan of care.
• Assure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately and timely and integrate the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.
• Assure that medication administration is correct, according to the established nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the resident plan of care.
• Administer medication per physician orders. Document properly on MOR. Observe for any adverse reaction.
• Assemble resident charts, resident records, and assure all necessary form are completed in a timely manner. Assure all monthly summaries are completed in a timely manner for assigned residents.
• Prepare incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy, notify AL Director, physician, and family post incident per policy and document accordingly.
• Assist resident in learning self-care activities.
• Supervise all resident assignments to nursing team members, and assure special instructions are given to team members.
• Observe and supervise all meals to ensure residents receive the proper diet and any assistance required.
• Monitor and organize all material resources necessary for meeting needs of assigned unit.
• Recognize emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate action.
• Ensure that resident call lights are promptly answered, and their needs are addressed timely and appropriately.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff members.
• Ensure that all scheduled activities take place on assigned unit by utilizing activity personnel and/or nursing personnel.

Level of Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study: Nursing

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: Nursing experience in a health care facility

Special Certifications: LPN/LVN or RN license, with a current and active LOP license in the state of this community facility

Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.

Skills and Ability:

• Proficient in clinical techniques such as, but not limited to, emergency procedures, skin management hydration therapy, and other nursing procedures.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile residents within the community.
• Possess excellent supervisory skills.

Personal Attributes: Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members

Other/Preferred:

• Ability/willingness to continue education credits necessary to maintain licensure and certification.