Licensed Practical Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a current, active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Practical Vocational Nurse in Illinois. Hold a current, active license as an LPN.

CONTINUING

EDUCATION:

As required to retain license and registration.

EDUCATION:

Must be a graduate Of an accredited school Of nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

On-the-job training as an integral part of the licensed-training program and at least one year of experience preferred in geriatric nursing either in a nursing home or a health-care related facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following job functions are all essential job function as defined by the ADAAA. Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program. Responsible for nursing care of assigned residents in accordance with nursing facility and nursing service policies and procedures. Recognize changes in conditions during his/her shift and notify the attending physician and family when resident becomes ill or is injured.

Supervise resident-care personnel on his/her shift. Prepare and administer medications and treatment. Chart medications and treatments according to procedure. Supervise serving of diets and fluid intake. Ensure rehabilitative nursing procedures are performed. Maintain charts on his/her shin. Verify inventory of drugs covered by Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Participate in staff meetings. Consult with Director Of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing when necessary.

Assist in interpreting goals and objectives of facility for nursing service personnel. Supervise nurse. Administer parenteral, intramuscular, and sub-cutaneous injections. IV therapy as defined by IL Nurse Practice Act. Ensure Comprehensive Care Plan is followed. Assist in the development Resident Assessment and Comprehensive Care Plans. Personally receive or place calls to physician. Accurately transcribe physician's orders. Order medications. Be sensitive to families and respond in an appropriate professional manner.

Admit, discharge, and transfer patients from their assigned unit. Complete assigned monthly summaries. Read the staffing schedule at beginning Of shift to ensure proper personnel are working their assigned group. Report all tardiness or leaves before end of shift on daily assignment sheet. Assist CNA's with patient cares whenever necessary (feeding, vitals, etc). Maintain neat orderly work inversion. Report any repairs needed to Maintenance Department.

Other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Or the Assistant Director of Nursing.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance

• PTO
• Paid Holidays:
  Enjoy paid time off for designated company holidays.
• Birthday Holiday:
  Celebrate your birthday with an additional paid day off to enjoy your special day.

We value our employees and are committed to providing benefits that promote a healthy, rewarding, and balanced work environment.