Licensed Practical Nurse (Memory Care)

Vetted Solutions; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct care and health-related consultation for memory care residents. You will administer prescribed medications, monitor resident conditions, and document observations to inform care decisions.

You will update and maintain care plans, collaborate with physicians, families, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, person-centered care, and guide nursing assistants while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care and health-related consultation for memory care residents.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Update and maintain resident care plans based on clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Guide nursing assistants and resident care associates in delivering quality care while adhering to infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and health-related consultation for memory care residents.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor changes in resident condition, and document observations.
• Update and maintain resident care plans based on clinical assessments and collaborate with physicians, families, and the care team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Infection control

Job description

Role Summary

Provide direct nursing care and health-related consultation for memory care residents. Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor and assess changes in resident condition, and document observations.

Role Summary

Provide direct nursing care and health-related consultation for memory care residents. Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor and assess changes in resident condition, and document observations.

Update and maintain resident care plans based on clinical assessments, and collaborate closely with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

Guide and support nursing assistants and resident care associates in delivering quality care, while ensuring adherence to established care policies and infection control standards.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical nursing skills and ability to assess resident health changes
• Competence in medication administration and treatment implementation
• Experience developing or updating care plans
• Effective communication and coordination with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Leadership and coaching abilities for support staff
• Knowledge of care policy compliance and infection control practices