Licensed Practical Nurse

Goldwater Care Clinton; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Goldwater Care Clinton is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants. You will ensure daily nursing activities meet federal, state, and local standards under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities include directing shifts, maintaining records, and administering medications as prescribed. Strong preference for LTC experience; 12-hour shifts required.

Qualifications

• LPN license with current, unencumbered status.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and supervise staff on the unit/shift.
• Complete and file admission, transfer, and discharge documentation; transcribe orders and chart nurse notes.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Recordkeeping

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

Job description

10k Sign on Bonus!

The LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.

• Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician's Order Form. Chart nurse's notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident.

• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual 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 licensure.
• Current CPR Certification is required
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Must be able to work 12 hours a shift.