Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Citadel Healthcare; Freeport (IL); In loco; USD 30.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Descrizione del lavoro

Citadel Healthcare, located in Freeport, IL, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caregiving team. The LPN provides licensed nursing care, administers medications, and supports resident assessments under physician orders.

This full-time role includes shift duties, reporting, and collaboration with CNAs and the IDT to ensure safety and quality care. We offer competitive benefits, daily pay options, health coverage, 401(k) and opportunities for growth.

Competenze

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Adheres to infection control standards and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

Mansioni

• Provides licensed nursing care to residents as ordered by physician and per regulations.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work areas and prepares meds and treatments as ordered.
• Directs and supervises CNA services to ensure compliant care.
• Assists with resident assessments, care plans, and documentation.
• Charts care and resident responses; completes admission/transfer/discharge forms.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking under stress

Infection control standards

Computer literacy

Overnight travel flexibility

Formazione

Illinois LPN license

CPR Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for a shift of duty.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Provides required resident assessments/observations and interventions, reviewing care plans to ensure appropriate care.
• Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Charts nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
• Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained. Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.