LPN Charge Nurse: Compassionate Skilled Care

ASPYRE of Bronzeville; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ASPYRE Healthcare in Chicago is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate care team. You will provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit, support the care team, and ensure compliance with facility standards.

You will participate in developing individualized care plans, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, educate residents and families, and act as a charge nurse when needed, while maintaining safety and quality of care in a supportive

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois.
• No prior abuse convictions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow policies, maintain safety, and deliver empathetic care.
• Must be able to work with diverse resident populations, including elderly and mentally ill individuals.
• Must be physically able to perform nursing duties with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the shift as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans alongside the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and evaluate effectiveness regularly.
• Maintain an environment that promotes residents' physical, social, and psychological well-being.
• Educate residents and families on care plans and medical procedures.
• Monitor team member performance and assist with development, evaluation, and corrective action if needed.
• Delegate and ensure completion of assigned nursing tasks to team members.
• Stay current with facility policies, procedures, and ongoing nursing education.
• Recognize and act on significant changes in resident conditions.
• Document care, responses, and relevant information per facility guidelines.
• Act as a charge nurse: answer questions, resolve issues, and support resident care decisions.
• Follow all facility safety policies and procedures

Skills

LPN license IL

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Safety protocols

Empathy

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

ASPYRE Healthcare in Chicago is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate care team. You will provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit, support the care team, and ensure compliance with facility standards.

You will participate in developing individualized care plans, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, educate residents and families, and act as a charge nurse when needed, while maintaining safety and quality of care in a supportive