LPN

Aperion Care; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

On the Job Training

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Aperion Care Forest Park is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Forest Park, IL. You will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants, guiding daily nursing activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Medications are administered as ordered, and a supportive, collaborative atmosphere is fostered across departments. You will maintain patient confidentiality, coordinate documentation, and help residents regain independence and

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered LPN license.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants.
• Plan and oversee daily nursing activities.
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
• Create a warm, positive atmosphere throughout the unit and shift.
• Receive and give nursing reports at shift changes.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, meals, and social engagement.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Forest Park, IL

Join our team at Aperion Care Forest Park, where we strive to provide a level of personal caring that goes beyond providing post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a vital role in our mission to help residents get better and return home as quickly as possible.

Summary:

As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Your responsibilities will include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants
• Plan and oversee daily nursing activities
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel
• Create and maintain a warm, personal, and positive atmosphere throughout the unit and shift
• Receive and give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours
• Assist in all aspects of a resident's daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pound

Benefits:

• 401k with Employer Match
• On the Job Training
• Benefits
• Paid Holidays

Additional Requirements:

• Aperion Care offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Take advantage of our competitive pay and benefits package.
• Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of our residents.