Licensed Nurse

Encore Senior Living; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Life Insurance-Employer Paid

PTO accrual

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Encore Senior Living in Loves Park, IL is seeking a licensed nurse for a full-time position to administer medications and assist with daily resident care in a warm, home-like community.

The role requires at least one year of health care experience or equivalent, must be 18+, and Illinois licensure. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, PTO, EAP, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a health care environment or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents and assist with daily care.
• Store medications properly and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
• Maintain resident medication records and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of residents and report changes to Wellness Director.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).

Skills

Love for working with seniors

Calm, caring, professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Nurse in Illinois

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Licensed Nurse

Full Time Loves Park, IL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 5936

Salary Range: $36.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Where Lives and Careers Flourish!

At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a result, Encore team members tend to reciprocate with their personal commitment and stay with the organization for an extended tenure.

As an integral part of our organization, our employees strive to provide excellent service and care to residents and their families in warm, caring and home-like communities. We promote environments that foster independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity for residents.

If you decide to join our organization, you will see that our company culture is lived every day & we believe in our core values of integrity, compassion, quality, and diversity.

If you join the team as our employee, what will you enjoy?

• Working with seniors & for an organization that is focused on enhancing the daily lives of seniors that call our community’s home
• Making a positive impact on the daily lives of seniors & their family
• Working in an awesome culture and interacting with seniors each day
• Working with a team that not only is meeting the current needs of clients but exceeding them with passion, innovation, and results.

What are we looking for in all our future employees?

• A Love for Working with Seniors!
• A flexible, fun, energetic people person who is capable of projecting calm, care, & professionalism in all work-related situations!

SUMMARY of Duties

The Med Aid is responsible to administer medications to residents and assist with other aspects of their daily care and routine. Properly store medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly. Accurately maintain resident records regarding medication distribution. Ensures prescription label and storage procedures meet state standards. Monitor health, safety, and well-being of the residents. Promptly report any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior to Wellness Director. Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

Work Experience Qualifications

• One-year experience in a health care environment or equivalent preferred
• Must 18 years of age or older
• We offer a full training program and are willing to train the right candidate!

Educational Qualifications

• A High school diploma or equivalent
• In Illinois must be a Licensed Nurse

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Full Time Benefit Package 30+ hours per week includes:
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance offered
• Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• PTO accrual
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Encore Senior Living communitiesare Drug-Free Work Environments.

Encore Senior Living communitiesare Equal Opportunity Employers.