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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 preferredCurrent Registered Nurse with active license by State of IllinoisCurrent CPR / BLS certificateComprehensive understanding of the English Language; must be able to read, write, and communicate in EnglishPhysical Requirements
Able to walk long distances 50% of the work dayMust be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbsMust be able to push a wheelchair occupied by a resident weighing up to 200 lbs. independentlyWhat we offer :
Up to 21 days per year of PTOInsurance : Medical, Dental, VisionEmployee Assistance ProgramCompensation : $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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