ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs Nurse Functions of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating utilizing the nursing process and individualized plans of care
• Follows physician orders; transcribing to all areas of the medical record
• Administers prescribed medication, noting times and amounts on Sister Medication Administration Record (MAR) in Point Click Care.
• Charts and reports changes in Sister conditions, such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and any necessary action taken
• Provides basic patient care or treatments, such as taking vital signs, dressing wounds, treating pressure ulcers, giving enemas or douches, or performing catheterizations
• Answers Sister calls and determines how to assist them
• Measures and records Sister vital signs, such as height, weight, temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
• Works as part of a healthcare team to assess Sister needs, plans and modifies care, and implements interventions
• Collects samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from Sisters’, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples (if trained in phlebotomy).
• Prepares Sister for examinations, tests, or treatments, and explains procedures
• Assembles and uses equipment, such as catheters, or oxygen supplies
• Participates in developing plan of care
• Carries out physician orders as identified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the individualized plan of care for Sister
• Knowledge of the safety handbook
• Knowledge of all aspects of Resident Rights
• Ability to uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois
• Ability to assist with lifting, positioning, and transferring of Sister
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all data, including Sister, coworker, and operations data
• Skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines: telephone, mechanical lifts, electronic scales, bather equipment, adjustable chairs/beds, wheel/geri-chairs, nurse call system, dishwasher, washer and dryer, humidifiers, and any other medical equipment necessary for the care of the Sister.
• General reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

EDUCATION/MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing; current licensure in Illinois
• 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in a long-term care setting preferred

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Observes dress code and maintains professional appearance
• Attends nurse assistant and department meetings as scheduled

• Attends education and in-service programs
• Obtains twenty (20) continuing education units every other year as required for re-licensure
• Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and weekends; may occasionally be required to work overtime
• Adheres to department and employer’s policies and procedures and safety handbook
• Follows other directives as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in clean, air-conditioned environment; required to exercise universal precautions to minimize against the spread of infectious processes, danger is minimal if safety regulations are followed; self-provided uniform required.