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Staff Nurse

Elgin, Illinois, United States · On-site

$29/hr–$36/hr

Mid level$90K raised

Description Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a fast-paced, community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to fostering the integration of the low-income, Pan-Asian immigrant and refugee community in…

Skills: Nursing Process, Patient Care, Medication Management, Health Education, Care Planning

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) logo

Staff Nurse

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)

Elgin, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $29/hr–$36/hr
  • Part-time
  • professional certificate
  • Health benefits, Opportunities for growth, Flexible hours, Relaxed dress code
  • Posted 26d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Staff Nurse is responsible for promoting and restoring patient health through the nursing process, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing psychological support. Key duties include implementing medication management plans, developing individualized care plans, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid RN or LPN license in Illinois and be proficient with Electronic Health Records (EHR). Bilingual skills in Lao or Spanish and a passion for working with the geriatric population are preferred.

Full job description

Description

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a fast-paced, community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to fostering the integration of the low-income, Pan-Asian immigrant and refugee community into the United States. Established in 1981, CMAA has been a cornerstone of the Uptown community, providing programming for generations of low-income youth, adults, and senior citizens. We offer direct services, including afterschool & youth mentorship programming, job training & placement, elder care services, and social services such as citizenship & housing services.

Requirements

Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members.

  • Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
  • Provide nursing services ( health education, health monitoring, health consultation)
  • Implements and ensures that medication management plans are executed in accordance with the Administrative code.
  • Develop individualized care plan in consultation with the Adult Day Services team
  • Participate in Quality assurance plans
  • Plan and implement the highest quality health services
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; follows nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
  • Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Provide emergency services during programming

Qualifications

  • RN or LPN license required in Illinois
  • Bilingual preferred in Lao or Spanish
  • Have a passion for working with the geriatric population
  • Well-organized and EHR proficient

Work Environment

  • This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

  • This is a largely sedentary role, however, some filing is required. This could require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Perks

  • Health benefits
  • Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities
  • Fun, high-energy culture
  • Flexible hours, based on individual schedule
  • Relaxed dress code
  • Access to an exceptional leadership team

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Related keywords

RNLPNIllinois Nursing LicenseGeriatricsEHRAdult Day ServicesPatient ChartingInfection ControlHealth ConsultationState Nurse Practice ActNonprofitPan-Asian CommunityMedication AdministrationTherapeutic Standards

About Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)

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Our mission is to serve the needs, promote the interests, & enhance the well-being of low-income immigrants & refugees.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
1,485
Total funding
$90K

Originally founded by Chinese immigrants, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) has evolved into a pan-immigrant social services agency serving clients from over 40 countries. The agency’s current multilingual staff continues to address the most immediate needs of low-income immigrants, refugees and minorities and serves over 5,000 clients every year. CMAA provides comprehensive services to foster clients' integration into U.S. society, including after-school & summer youth programming, job skills training & placement services, senior care services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, citizenship, housing assistance and other essential services in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and Elgin, IL. We also serve the small business community and immigrant entrepreneurs.

Offices: 1016 W. Argyle, Chicago, Illinois 60640, US · 357 Division St., #3, Elgin, IL 60120, US

Education and Workforce DevelopmentSocial ServicesCitizenship and ImmigrationYouth ServicesIn-Home ServicesNonprofitand small businessSocialCommunitiesNon Profit
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About Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)

LinkedInVisit site

Our mission is to serve the needs, promote the interests, & enhance the well-being of low-income immigrants & refugees.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
1,485
Total funding
$90K

Originally founded by Chinese immigrants, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) has evolved into a pan-immigrant social services agency serving clients from over 40 countries. The agency’s current multilingual staff continues to address the most immediate needs of low-income immigrants, refugees and minorities and serves over 5,000 clients every year. CMAA provides comprehensive services to foster clients' integration into U.S. society, including after-school & summer youth programming, job skills training & placement services, senior care services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, citizenship, housing assistance and other essential services in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and Elgin, IL. We also serve the small business community and immigrant entrepreneurs.

Offices: 1016 W. Argyle, Chicago, Illinois 60640, US · 357 Division St., #3, Elgin, IL 60120, US

Education and Workforce DevelopmentSocial ServicesCitizenship and ImmigrationYouth ServicesIn-Home ServicesNonprofitand small businessSocialCommunitiesNon Profit
View all jobs at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)

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