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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 familiesAddresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate parties / resources to do soAssist and stimulates residents to participate in social and creative activitiesAssists in coordinating services for resident being admitted to and discharged from Assisted Living, Health Center, and HospitalMonitors infections and accidents of residents and notifies families and physicians when appropriateMonitors private duty personnel in accordance with community policies and procedure, coordinates care with agency representativesHere 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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