Work in a 5 star, non-profit nursing facility

Are you a compassionate, highly qualified, and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a love for providing outstanding care and customer service? Do you want to work on the beautiful Northside of Chicago in a 5 Star residential community while making a difference in peoples’ lives? If so, then The Selfhelp Home, a Continuing Care Retirement Community wants you! We are seeking full-time or part-time positions in our skilled nursing area. Please contact Sharon 773-596-5872 or email smikell@selfhelphome.org The Selfhelp Home is a not-for-profit Jewish retirement community on the north side of Chicago with a tradition of caring that is celebrating over 70 years. Selfhelp ranks at the top nationwide for nursing care and maintains the highest possible star rating with Medicare and we are Accredited by The Joint Commission. Selfhelp was awarded Best Nursing Homes and Best Short-Term Stays by US News and World Report, in 2022 and for the past consecutive 8 years. All positions in the community require that we ask about your vaccination status. This includes recent TB test, flu, HEP B and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and mandated Boosters. JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary role of the staff nurse is to provide direct nursing and related services to attain or maintain the highest possible physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plan of care in his/her assigned unit. He/she assures quality of care by adhering to the therapeutic standards; measuring clinical outcomes against resident’s care goals and standards; making and recommending necessary adjustments; following facility and department philosophies and standards of care set by the professional nursing standards and, the governing agency regulations. He/she manages and directs care staff under guidance of the residents assigned to the unit REQUIREMENTS: Job requirements are as follows: All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical exam. Current State of Illinois LPN license At least 1 year of experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living or memory care facility Knowledge of nursing professional standards, state and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services. Proven clinical and supervisory skills Current CPR certification Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of professionalism and customer service