Registered Nurse

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Wyndemere is recruiting for a hospitality focused Resident Health Services Nurse to join our team!

The RHS Nurse is primarily responsible for delivering care coordination and case management services for residents and families. This is a full-time, hourly position onsite in Wheaton, IL within our Independent Living facility. 

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an RHS Nurse:

• Evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents
• Maintains or improves independence through directing and educating residents, advising on appropriate adaptive equipment use
• Assess resident's cognitive and physical abilities and recommends adaptation to living environment to reduce barriers of safety and well being
• Assists in the orientation of new residents' adjustment to community living
• Maintains appropriate and complete reports, records, physicians orders, care plans, and progress notes for residents. Assures confidentiality of resident information
• Maintains communication with physicians, families, and appropriate staff regarding resident status
• Assists residents and families by
  • Offering support in dealing logistically and emotionally with the aging process and illness
  • Provides accurate information and timely updates to residents and families
  • Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate parties/resources to do so
• Assist and stimulates residents to participate in social and creative activities
• Assists in coordinating services for resident being admitted to and discharged from Assisted Living, Health Center, and Hospital
• Monitors infections and accidents of residents and notifies families and physicians when appropriate
• Monitors private duty personnel in accordance with community policies and procedure, coordinates care with agency representatives

 

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Minimum two years clinical or case management experience with elderly population strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse with active license by State of Illinois
• Current CPR/BLS certificate
• Comprehensive understanding of the English Language; must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk long distances 50% of the work day
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
• Must be able to push a wheelchair occupied by a resident weighing up to 200 lbs. independently 

What we offer:

• Up to 21 days per year of PTO
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program 

Compensation: $32-35 per hour based on experience

 

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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