Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Anthem Memory Care; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual on day 1

Employee Recognition Program

Paid Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx保险

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday Pay

401k

Diversity and Inclusion

Great Place to Work Certified

Personal fulfillment environment

Job summary

Anthem Memory Care seeks an experienced LPN to provide nursing care to residents in a memory care setting, following care plans and physician orders. You will supervise CNAs and Resident Assistants, ensuring safety, dignity, and high-quality care for residents and their families.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to policies, and participation in ongoing training and performance improvement activities in a close-knit memory care community.

Qualifications

• A current and valid LPN nursing license.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a senior living community.
• Minimum of three years in a management/supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents per care plans.
• Supervise CNAs and Resident Assistants.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Ensure resident rights and infection control practices are followed.
• Participate in safety and quality improvement activities.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Leadership

Supervisory

Education

LPN degree

Job description

ABOUT US

Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

BENEFITS

• PTO accrual on day 1
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Working in an environment that provides personal fulfillment

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION

LPN provides nursing care to residents in Memory Care community’s through assessment, planning implementations and reevaluation of resident needs. Carries out and interprets policies, procedures, local, state, and federal regulations. Provides person-centered physical and psychological support, care, and service to all residents and their families. Provides leadership to CNAs, and Resident Assistants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• LPN assesses resident needs, and provides necessary nursing care as per resident's care plan.
• Directly supervises CNAs on one's assigned team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible to participate in Pathways of Purpose program by applying functional engagement during workday in all daily interactions with residents.
• Ensures that resident rights are maintained
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and per physician orders.
• LPN documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients upon admission;
• Handles resident, family, or physician complaints/concerns, referring issues to CSD as necessary.
• Respects advance directives and assists residents to a dignified death; and provides emotional and spiritual support to family and other staff as needed.
• Responds to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• LPN participates in department and/or unit performance improvement activities.
• Attends in-service training programs for department specific and other relevant programs, i.e., safety, infection control, orientation, etc., as scheduled.
• Is aware of and carries out general community and specific departmental safety policies; always reports hazards/safety issues promptly.
• Is aware of and practices principles of infection control; reports infection control issues promptly.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A current and valid LPN nursing license. A minimum of three years of experience in a senior living community; a minimum of three years of experience in a management/supervisory position or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid and CPR certification
• Background Check
• Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis