Charge Nurse

Company: Presbyterian Homes
Location: Evanston
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

***Sign-on Bonuses and Shift Differentials Available!***Full-time 7am - 3pmLooking for a great opportunity to be a Charge Nurse where you can really make a difference?Join the team at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Homes community, an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities. Presbyterian Homes has achieved national recognition and accreditation for senior living leadership and expertise. We were established in 1904 and have an excellent reputation for providing a wide range of living options to seniors to live every day as they wish. Our team members have consistently rated Presbyterian Homes as a great workplace in confidential engagement surveys.Position Overview The main function of this position is to plan, organize, and evaluate all residents care on the day shift. Works with all disciplines to foster person centered care. The minimum education, experience and qualifications for this position are: Professional nurse with current license in the state of Illinois, Baccalaureate degree preferred; able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job; good communication skills; interest in working with older adults; and general knowledge of the needs of geriatric residentsEssential Functions* Supports, interprets, and implements Presbyterian Homes policies * Works Collaboratively with team to support Presbyterian Homes person centered care and Operation Excellence programs* Participates in developing a plan of care for each resident, in collaboration with staff, resident, family, physician, and representative from other disciplines.* Supervises and directs the CNA staff and any other nursing personnel assigned to unit* Documents pertinent information on inter-shift report and gives verbal report to oncoming shift* Communicates with families to keep them informed of changes in patients' conditions and/or patients' needsSkills/Qualifications * Professional RN in the state of IL* CPR certified, level A highly recommended* Responsible to learn and use standard functions within software and know basic operation of computer* Good communication skills* Long-term care experience preferred but not required * Previous supervisory experience helpfulAbout usPresbyterian Homes is an independent, not-for-profit senior living care organization of Life Planning Communities offering peace of mind through full continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. We welcome people from all backgrounds at our family of communities that has served the Chicago, Illinois area since 1904. Presbyterian Homes proudly serves older adults at Westminster Place and Ten Twenty Grove in Evanston, IL, Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest,IL and The Moorings in Arlington Heights,IL.We are proud to hold the exclusive Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) seal of excellence, which we've received consistently since 1990. Presbyterian Homes is one of only seven senior living organizations in Illinois and only 300 of 2,000 nationwide to earn the CARF seal of excellence.IndeedSJLocation: Presbyterian Homes -- Intermediate Care DepartmentSchedule: Full Time, 1st, 7am-3pm

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