Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Overview:
Assisted Living/Memory Support Unit

Hours Needed

• PRN (As Needed): NOC, 6:00pm-6:00am

1065 E Victory Dr, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

** Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour*
* Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.

• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.

• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.

• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.

• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.

• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.

• Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.

• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.

• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.

• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.

• Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.

• Initiate, review and update care plans as required.

• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.

• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.

• Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education:

A nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Licenses/Certifications:

Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state

Experience:

1+ years of Nursing experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

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Min: USD $32.00/Hr. Max: USD $38.00/Hr.