Evening/Weekend LPN — Impactful Care + $5K Sign-On

AA Healthcare Management; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Bellwood Developmental Center is seeking experienced, creative and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for Evening and Weekend Shifts to join our supportive, progressive, close-knit community. Competitive starting pay and a $5,000 sign-on bonus are available.

As an LPN, you will administer nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, document care, and collaborate with physicians.

Qualifications

• Previous LPN experience providing health care services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required
• Previous LPN experience in nursing or other medical fields
• Familiarity with medical software and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to intellectually and developmentally disabled patients
• Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Skills

Rapport with patients

Communication abilities

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Bellwood Developmental Center is seeking experienced, creative and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for Evening and Weekend Shifts to join our supportive, progressive, close-knit community. Competitive starting pay and a $5,000 sign-on bonus are available.

As an LPN, you will administer nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, document care, and collaborate with physicians.