Licensed Practical Nurse

Goldwater Care; Spring Valley (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

Job summary

Goldwater Care seeks an LPN to lead nursing staff and oversee day-to-day care for residents in a 12-hour shift at our Illinois facility. The role requires current LPN licensure, CPR certification, and prior long-term care experience.

The successful candidate will supervise nursing assistants, ensure compliance with standards, and support care planning. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 the shift’s services, programs and activities, and provide written and oral reports as required.
• Complete and file required records for admissions, transfers and discharges; receive and transcribe physician orders; chart nursing notes reflecting care provided.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Long-term care experience

Shift supervision

Education

LPN license

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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