Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Now Hiring - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses) to join our TEAM!!!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)
Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)
401K Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

PRIMARY DUTY

The primary purpose of the LPN is to provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents. The LPN works as part of the nursing team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides direct resident care and treatments, including, but not limited to:
Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with facility policy
Monitors and records temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, catheterizations, etc.
Sterilizes equipment and supplies as needed
Collects samples such as blood, urine and sputum, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples
Prepares residents for medical treatments, examinations and tests, explaining the procedures and their purpose
Administers prescribed emergency care
Answers residents’ call-lights and determines how to assist them as needed
Assess residents’ conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans
Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in residents’ conditions
Provides input for the development of individualized care plans and implements accordingly
Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
Record residents' medical information and vital signs
Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents
May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by facility
Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
Assists families and other visitors as needed
Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be licensed in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Benefit Package Includes:

Excellent Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
Paid Sick Time
Group Health Insurance / Dental & Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / Retirement
Paid Birthday

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)