Licensed Practical Nurse

Florence Nursing and Rehab; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off for Sick, Vacation Days

401k

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care for residents and supervise CNA staff. The LPN will coordinate care with physicians, family, and other disciplines in the facility, ensuring compliance with current regulations.

Responsibilities include medication administration, reviewing orders, documenting resident information, and participating in care planning and conferences. A current IL LPN license is required; this role is on-site in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Must have current and active license to practice as an LPN in IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to residents and supervise CNA staff.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians and other disciplines in the facility.
• Coordinate all aspects of resident care with other disciplines in the facility.
• Document resident information and notify physician and family as needed.
• Assist in admission/discharge process and participate in care conferences.
• Develop and maintain good working rapport with all disciplines to ensure resident needs are met.

Education

LPN license IL

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Benefits:

• Competitive Pay


• Health Insurance


• Paid Time Off for Sick, Vacation Days


• 401k

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Qualifications:

Must have current and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in IL.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Overview:

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide quality nursing care to our residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing functions performed by the Certified Nursing Assistants. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is also responsible to coordinate all aspects of a resident's care with other disciplines in the facility. Job duties are in accordance with the current Federal and State regulations that govern the facility.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Duties:

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.


• Review medication orders for completeness of information and accuracy.


• Transcribe physician orders.


• Document all resident information as necessary, notifying physician and family as needed.


• Assist in the Admission/Discharge process.


• Complete accident/incident reports, follow up investigation process.


• Be familiar with the care planning process and participate in care conferences, updating as needed.


• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all disciplines to ensure that all aspects of resident needs can be adequately maintained.


• Should be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.


• Be willing to participate in continuing education programs.