Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Waukegan Health and Rehab; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

Waukegan Health and Rehab is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality nursing care and supervise day-to-day nursing functions with Nursing Assistants. The role coordinates resident care with other disciplines in the center, in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, medication administration, care planning participation, and documentation. A current IL license is required, with EMR system familiarity encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois nursing license is required.
• Willingness to learn the EMR system and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Admission/Discharge processes.
• Complete accident/incident reports and follow-up investigations.
• Transcribe physician orders and verify medication accuracy.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered.
• Participate in Care Planning and care conferences.
• Maintain good working relationships with disciplines to meet resident needs.
• Participate in continuing education programs.
• Interact professionally with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Nursing license IL

EMR familiarity

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Job Benefits

• Competitive Pay including $8000 Sign-On Bonus

• Health Insurance including Dental and Vision

• Paid Time Off for Sick and Vacation Days

• 401k

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Job Requirements

• Current and active nursing license with the state of Illinois.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role is to provide quality nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing functions performed by the Nursing Assistants and coordinate all aspects of a resident's care with other disciplines in the center. Job duties are in accordance with the current Federal and State Regulations that govern the center.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)JobResponsibilities

• Assist in the Admission/Discharge process

• Complete accident/incident reports, follow up investigation process

• Transcribe Physician orders, document all resident information as necessary, notifying physician and family as needed. Review medication orders for completeness of information and accuracy

• Be willing to learn Electronic Medical Record system and be flexible to change as needed

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician

• Be familiar with the Care Planning Process and participate in Care conferences, updating as needed

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all disciplines to ensure that all aspects of resident needs can be adequately maintained

• Be willing to participate in continuing education programs

• Should be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public