Licensed Practial Nurse

Goldwater Care; Marseilles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Goldwater Care Marseilles seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caregiving team in Marseilles, Illinois. You will provide direct nursing care, supervise nursing assistants, and ensure high-quality resident care under physician orders.

You will admit, transfer, and discharge residents, administer medications, and contribute to a calm, efficient unit. CPR certification and an active LPN license are required, with long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state license.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise nursing assistants on your unit/shift.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete and file required charts and records.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
• Maintain a calm and positive environment on the unit.

Skills

LPN license

CPR Certification

English proficiency

Long Term Care experience

Job description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -

Marseilles, Illinois

Job Summary

Goldwater Care Marseilles is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic team of caregivers. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to our residents, while working closely with our nursing assistants to ensure a seamless delivery of services. If you are a caring and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Role

As an LPN at Goldwater Care Marseilles, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to our residents, as well as supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by our nursing assistants. Your primary duties will include:

• Directing the day-to-day functions of our nursing assistants

• Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents as required

• Providing leadership to our nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift

• Completing and filing required record-keeping forms/charts

• Preparing and administering medications as ordered by physicians

• Developing and maintaining a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel

• Creating and maintaining a calm and positive environment throughout the unit and shift

• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state license

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

• Current CPR Certification is required

• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently through the workday

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or life at minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

Why Join Our Team?

At Goldwater Care Marseilles, we are committed to providing a level of personal caring that goes beyond providing post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. We get to know our residents on a personal level, understand their motivations, connect with their families, and take on their goals as our own. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.