Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Alden Group Homes; Bloomingdale Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Alden Group Homes in Bloomingdale Township, IL is seeking a compassionate RN/LPN to provide direct nursing care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes developing care plans and overseeing nursing activities to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires an active IL license and a demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, maintain composure, and interact effectively with customers, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in Illinois.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to deal tactfully with customers, families, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Personable, enthusiastic, resourceful, and able to cope with stress.

Responsibilities

• Develop a written plan of care identifying customer problems/needs.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel perform duties and follow procedures; conduct rounds with physicians as needed.
• Create and maintain a warm, personal, calm atmosphere throughout the department.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Address any other matters pertinent to the customers’ care and well-being.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Nursing knowledge

Independent decision-making

Customer interaction

Emotional resilience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible to provide direct nursing care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the State of Illinois.


• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.


• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.


• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.


• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful and be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.


• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.


• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed. Make physical rounds to all customers daily. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.


• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.


• Prepare and administer medications and treatments if appropriate as ordered by the physician.


• Anything else pertinent to the customers’ care and well-being.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

• Paid Holidays


• Paid Sick Time


• Paid Time Off


• Retirement / Pension Plan


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Vision Insurance