Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the client’s physician orders, individualized plan of care, and applicable DSCC requirements.
Assess the client’s physical, cognitive, behavioral, and medical needs and monitor for changes in condition.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and overall health status.
Provide and/or oversee care related to medical equipment and prescribed treatments.
Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, progress notes, and changes in condition.
Recognize signs and symptoms of medical deterioration and take appropriate action, including contacting the physician, guardian/caregiver, or emergency services when indicated.
Communicate effectively with the client, family/caregiver, physicians, therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team.
Follow infection-control, safety, emergency, and agency policies and procedures.
Assist with activities of daily living and other supportive care within the scope of nursing practice and the established plan of care.
Provide education and support to the client and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, health maintenance, and safety.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Participate in care-plan reviews and communicate recommendations or concerns regarding the client’s ongoing needs.
Promote the client’s dignity, autonomy, independence, and participation in community activities whenever safely possible.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richton Park, Illinois
Salary
$40–$45
Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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