Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Chicago seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide licensed nursing services to residents, including medication administration and care planning per company guidelines.

The role requires 1+ year in senior care, an active IL LPN license, CPR certification, and strong English communication. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care, assist with admissions, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have an LPN license current in the state where practicing.
• CPR certification required.
• English proficiency to perform duties and respond to emergencies.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• administer medications in compliance with regulations and company guidelines.
• May assist with admissions including assessments and documentation.
• Develop and update acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
• Track clinical information (e.g., wounds, infection control) under director guidance.
• Provide health-related consultations and notify physicians or family of changes.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and maintain staff communication.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• May handle discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

CPR Certification

1+ years in senior care

General nursing

Job 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 forproviding licensed nursing services to residents, following the guidelines provided by Senior Lifestyle Corporation.

• 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.
• Understand roll in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
• May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed.

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

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.