Dayshift RN/LPN

The Carriages; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Carriages of Bloomington is seeking a dedicated RN/LPN to join our team for PRN Day shifts. The ideal candidate will provide holistic nursing care, lead staff in direct resident care, and focus on improving residents' quality of life.

This role includes administering medications, supporting patient needs, and requires familiarity with assisted living. We value compassion, communication, and a commitment to service. Join us to make a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a licensed nurse.
• Ability to undertake diverse care tasks.
• Familiarity with assisted living procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and observations.
• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Communicate with patients' families.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate care

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

RN/LPN

The Carriages of Bloomington is growing our team and we are looking for exceptional individuals to fill our PRN Dayshift RN/LPN position (7a-7p/6a-6p). This does include weekends and various weekdays. We take pride in providing our residents with quality care, sensitivity, and kindness while respecting their independence.

Core Principles

• Service & Growth - We will be passionate about caring for and serving our residents and their families, and in seeking new residents.
• Leadership - We will seek to build effective leaders at every level of the organization.
• Simplicity - We will focus on the fundamentals.
• Improvement - We will get a little better each day.
• Stewardship - We will be good stewards of all our resources.
• Attitude - We will enthusiastically support each other in accomplishing our mission and goals.
• Perseverance - We will never give up.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice of professional nursing. You will lead licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions. Working with Memory Care is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, etc.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as licensed nurse.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with assisted living procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

The Carriages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.