Compassionate LPN — Senior Living Nursing & Care

Better Living at Liberty Court; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Living is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in an assisted living facility in Illinois. You will support daily clinical operations under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, ensuring person-centered care in line with resident care plans and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring health, documenting in the EHR, supervising care providers, communicating with physicians and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Active, unencumbered LPN license in the state of practice; compact license may be acceptable depending on state requirements.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Long-term care or similar floor experience preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable with strong communication skills.
• Understand, respect, and maintain resident confidentiality.
• Ability to lift, move, and assist residents safely and comfortably.
• Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults.
• Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions.
• Be able to read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to residents in accordance with individual care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely
• Monitor and assess residents’ health conditions; promptly report changes to the RN or provider and family as needed
• Document care, observations, and assessments in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Provide guidance and supervision to care providers and RA’s
• Communicate effectively with physicians, families, and other care team members
• Participate in care plan meetings, quality improvement activities, and regulatory surveys
• Uphold infection control standards and safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Supervisory experience

Education

LPN license

Job description

Better Living is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in an assisted living facility in Illinois. You will support daily clinical operations under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, ensuring person-centered care in line with resident care plans and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring health, documenting in the EHR, supervising care providers, communicating with physicians and