Licensed Practical Nurse

Aperion Care; Spring Valley (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k after 6 months

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Aperion Care in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants on a 12-hour shift (6p-6a). You will ensure care aligns with current standards and regulations while supporting a high quality of life for residents.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k after six months of service. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible applicants to join our team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Plan shift services and activities; provide reports and leadership.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts; transcribe physician orders; document nurse notes.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Skills

LPN

CPR Certification

Long Term Care

12-hour shifts

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!!***12 Hour Shifts (6p-6a)

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.

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