Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an Assisted Living community in Blue Island, IL. This full-time role provides licensed nursing services under federal and state regulations and company guidelines. Pay rate is $36.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include medication administration, admissions assessments, care planning, and coordinating with the clinical team. Requires an active IL LPN license and CPR certification, with strong teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• LPN license must be current in IL and CPR certified.
• One or more years of experience in senior care or related field.
• Formal nursing education from an accredited program.
• Proficient in English and able to communicate with staff and residents.
• Basic computer literacy for clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Attend to admissions including assessments and documentation.
• Develop and update acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
• Track clinical data (e.g., wounds, infection control) as directed.
• Provide health-related consultations within the community.
• Notify physicians and family of health changes and document appropriately.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and maintain clear communication with staff.
• Educate residents and staff through informational meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information.
• Discharge planning and clinical documentation as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

LPN license (IL)

CPR Certification

General nursing

1+ years experience in senior care

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assisted Living

1546 West Water Street, Blue Island, IL 60406, United States Full Time Hourly Rate: n/a

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.This position is responsible for providing licensed nursing services to residents, following the guidelines provided by Senior Lifestyle Corporation.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $36.00

• Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
• May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation.
• Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
• May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the director.
• Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
• Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies.
• Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
• May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Training from an accredited licenses or vocational nursing program
Area of Study: General nursing
Years of Experience: 1+ years
Type of Experience: Senior care or related field
Special Certifications: Must have a Licensed Practical Nurse’s License current in the state in which they are practicing. Also, needs to be CPR Certified
Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills
Skills and Ability:

• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.

Personal Attributes: high tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and professional manner

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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