Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Aperion Care; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401k with Employer Match

On the Job Training

Above Industry Starting Pay

Free Uniforms

Benefits after first calendar month

Paid Holidays

Paid CPR Training and Certification

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in DeKalb, Illinois, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct nursing care, oversee nursing assistants, and ensure high-quality care in accordance with regulations. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining documentation, and fostering effective communication with residents and staff. Candidates must hold a valid LPN license and possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and regulations.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in compliance with regulations.
• Administer medications and manage daily nursing activities.
• Coordinate care with physicians and communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Support residents with daily activities and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We offer:

• Daily Pay
• 401k with Employer Match
• On the Job Training
• Above Industry Starting Pay
• Free Uniforms
• Benefits after first calendar month of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid CPR Training and Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement (qualified candidates)
• A Career, not just a job – Room to grow and advance within the company

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high‑quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The LPN also performs professional nursing services such as catheterization, wound care, and IV care, while fostering a warm and collaborative environment. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with physicians, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining effective communication with residents, families, and staff to meet residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions under your active license as it pertains to your assigned duties.
• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans and physician orders.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter‑departmental personnel and other departments within the facility to ensure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive and give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia.
• Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.
• Full job description provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Experience in long‑term care is preferred.
• Willingness to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• May include health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Part‑time positions also available. (Without benefits)

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Aperion is an equal‑opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulations.