Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Franciscan Ministries; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands at Canterfield - Luxury Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents and to serve as a health care consultant within the community. The role includes medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic resident well-being.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree and an active LPN license in the state.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted LPN license in practicing state.
• 1+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for residents and general health-related consultation.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
• Assess changes in residents’ status and notify physician and family, documenting accordingly.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physician orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound care and ensure timely documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically.
• Report incidents or unusual occurrences to leadership and participate in surveys as required.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications, supplies and notify relevant personnel of needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

LPN license

Job description

Woodlands at Canterfield - Luxury Assisted Living & Memory Care

Nurse Wanted!

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
• Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state

Experience: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.