LPN

Goldwater Care; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

Job summary

Goldwater Care in Gibson City, IL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants. This role requires adherence to applicable federal, state and local standards and to directives from the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities include directing daily nursing activities, admitting transfers and discharges, documenting care, and administering medications as prescribed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Must be able to work 12 hours a shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and plan shift services and activities.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents; provide leadership to nursing personnel.
• Prepare and maintain required records; chart nurse notes and transcribe orders; administer medications as ordered.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Long-term care experience

12-hour shifts

Job description

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The LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
• Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident.
• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Current CPR Certification is required
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Must be able to work 12 hours a shift.

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