Job description

At The Carrington at Lincolnwood, we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. Our inclusive environment allows our diverse team to thrive in providing world-class services to our residents, guests, and each other. We provide genuine hospitality to everyone that we encounter, greeting them warmly and tailoring our service and care to exceed expectations. Our dedication to our residents and guests is only matched by our commitment to care for each other on our Carrington team.

We are searching for nurses that want to make a difference, are true leaders, and will treat our residents like family. We offer competitive wages for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties: (Other duties will be assigned as needed) Must be willing and able to do the following:

· Document resident status as per policy.

· Provide daily supervision to assigned staff and directly provide nursing care to residents as assigned.

· Participate in the admission of new residents.

· Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), family/social activities and actively promote independent lifestyle of residents.

· Respond to resident call system promptly and courteously.

· Responsible for identification of resident medical and behavioral changes and the development and monitoring of care plans and re-assessment of each resident.

· Provide daily report to the Director of Nursing concerning community conditions, personnel performance, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.

· Provide nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing practice, established standards, and administrative policies.
Ensure preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to residents and assists in the coordination of nursing care with care rendered by other disciplines.

· Make rounds with physician(s), assist in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carry out orders.

· Assess resident and notify attending physician and responsible party in the event of a change in the resident’s condition.

· Accurately administer prescribed medications, supervise the continuity of nursing care, respond to changes in medical condition, medications or other circumstances requiring special care needs and perform first aid as required.

· Provide daily supervision and leadership to assigned staff and other designated personnel in meeting the resident’s needs. Demonstrate good decision-making skills. Provide written evaluation and oral counseling of assigned staff.

· Assess and monitor complex resident health status and determine the appropriate nursing intervention. Develop and monitor the ongoing plan of care with resident and initiate corrective action as necessary.

· Orient residents and staff to emergency procedures and respond to all emergency situations.

· Complete and sign incident reports and provide follow-up as required.

· Assure that all resident records are accurate, complete and all mandatory forms are on file. Through familiarity and application of community policies and procedures, assure that nursing care is practiced in full accordance with regulatory requirements, community quality standards, and resident rights.

· Monitor resident environment to ensure all safety and sanitary regulations and quality standards are met or exceeded.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccinations are required, unless approved for a medical or religious exception. All required PPE is provided. Employees, residents, and visitors are required to wear masks while on the premises.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincolnwood, IL 60712: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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