Registry RN/LPN

The Professional Nurse, RN provides professional nursing services to nursing home residents. Assesses resident's physical and mental health status and condition; develops and monitors resident care plans and monitors the administration of medications. On call schedule weekdays and weekends JOB FUNCTIONS: Administers and documents medications and treatments according to physician's orders; observes residents for reactions and side effects; observes functional levels of clients; notes changes in physical or mental condition and reports changes to physician as necessary. Interacts with residents and their family members to respond to issues or questions. Performs I.V. monitoring and venipuncture; provides skilled nursing services, diagnostic, and preventive procedures. Monitors and inspects nursing units. Insures that proper procedures are adhered to by resident staff and initiates corrective action as necessary. Participate in the assessment of resident equipment and supply needs. Interact with staff, administration and other shift personnel to provide shift reports or exchange information and efficiently accomplish work assignments; reviews shift reports and other nursing records. Implements appropriate follow-up action on reported information. Completes nursing records and reports to include documenting the amount and type of care rendered; maintains case files by performing appropriate charting and writing summaries. Counsels residents and family members regarding nursing care needs, contraindicated measures, and related problems. Performs other related duties as assigned. BENEFITS: None McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.