CHARGE NURSE - Overnights

at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

CHARGE NURSE - Overnights

Post Date:
 
 May 10, 2024

Location:
Aurora, IL, US, 60506

Position Type:
 
 Full Time

Requisition Number:
 
 31947

Work Schedule:
 
 11:30PM to 8:00 AM

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

CHARGE NURSE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Distributes workflow in the department, and delegates and prioritizes assignments to nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and client's acuity. Develops and posts shift schedules.
Organizes and assists with staff meetings.

Coordinates client care and implementation of treatment plans by nursing staff.
Assists with health screening and assessment of clients' condition and aids in planning and administering client care.
Checks for completeness and accuracy of patient care plans to ensure adherence to accepted standards.
Evaluate the client'sbehavior and/or condition to update/revise the plan of care and inform physicians of any changes in clients' status and medication changes.
Monitors client plan of care and evaluates client'sconditions. Detects any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for clients or staff members and guides nursing staff through appropriate course of action
Reviews client records and audits client medical charts, EMAR, and physician order transcriptions to ensure contractual and local, state, and federal regulations compliance.

Train, develop, monitor, and evaluate the performance of nursing staff:participate in staff evaluation reviews.
Provides input regarding individual employee evaluations, suggests competency reviews, and advises on training to educate nursing staff.
Utilizes formal and informal venues, including peer consultation, mentorship, preceptor programs, unit conferences, case studies, patient rounds, and in-service programs to educate staff.
Contributes to the development and implementation of procedures and processes related to client care. Assists with the establishment of criteria for client care in the quality improvement plan.
Provides patient/family education: explains discharge instructions and hands out appropriate information sheets.
Monitors site medical equipment and inventory, initiates repairs, and orders medical supplies and medication.
Performs other duties as assigned, including emphasis on providing direct client care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
An associate degree is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred
Current Registered Nurse license as required by the State
Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience, preferably including some supervisory experience and at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of nursing and nursing principles in order to plan, evaluate, and provide expertise in the development, implementation, and management of an effective nursing program
Working knowledge of JCAHO requirements and standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
High analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to quickly and accurately assess clients' conditions
Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and remain calm in stressful situations
A caring and sympathetic demeanor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Ability to speak in order to conduct training sessions, exchange information, and consult with others
Ability to record and proofread required information and documentation
Ability to respond to... For full info follow application link.

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets