Licensed Practical Nurse I

Sauk valley community college; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Dept. of Human Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse I for the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, IL to perform beginning level nursing functions for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The role emphasizes safe medication administration, basic treatments, and accurate documentation. You will observe patients, report changes to supervising nurses, and follow public health regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs beginning level practical nursing functions.
• Accurately records medication administration and medical treatments.
• Maintains accurate nursing notes and treatment records.
• Observes individuals’ physical condition and conveys any changes in condition to higher level nursing or medical staff.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Illinois Dept. of Human Services (Licensed Practical Nurse I)

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Licensed PracticalNurse I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform a varietyof beginning level practical nursing functions to individuals with intellectual disabilities.Accurately records medication administration and medical treatments, completes simplemedical treatments/procedures, maintains accurate records including nursing notes,treatment records etc. Observes individuals’ physical condition and conveys any changesin individual’s condition to higher level nursing or medical staff. Complies withPublic Health regulations and Department and Facility policies and procedures.