Lead LPN: Care Champion in Skilled Nursing

ALIYA Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare in Illinois seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing facility. You will provide total nursing care to residents, supervise team members, and ensure compliance with facility standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on high-quality resident care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois.
• No prior abuse convictions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow policies, maintain safety, and deliver empathetic care.
• Must be able to work with diverse resident populations, including elderly and mentally ill individuals.
• Must be physically able to perform nursing duties with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the shift as an LPN.
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and evaluate effectiveness regularly.
• Maintain an environment that promotes residents’ physical, social, and psychological well-being.
• Educate residents and families on care plans and medical procedures.
• Monitor team member performance and assist with development, evaluation, and corrective action if needed.
• Delegate and ensure completion of assigned nursing tasks to team members.
• Stay current with facility policies, procedures, and ongoing nursing education.
• Recognize and act on significant changes in resident conditions.
• Document care, responses, and relevant information per facility guidelines.
• Act as a charge nurse: answer questions, resolve issues, and support resident care decisions.
• Follow all facility safety policies and procedures.

Skills

LPN license (Illinois)

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare in Illinois seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing facility. You will provide total nursing care to residents, supervise team members, and ensure compliance with facility standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on high-quality resident care and collaboration with the healthcare team.