LPN FT 7am-3pm- Assisted Living Memory Care
Discovery Commons Orland Park
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Job summary
Discovery Commons Orland Park is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our senior living community. You will provide hands-on nursing care aligned with individualized care plans, support resident safety and wellbeing, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
The role requires an LPN license (or RN as per state rules), at least two years of nursing experience, and the ability to work nights and weekends.
Qualifications
- Current LPN license or RN per state regulations.
- Minimum of two years Licensed Nurse experience.
- Experience in assisted living/long-term care preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational, time-management and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate appropriately.
- Commitment to seniors and person-centered care.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and flexible schedules.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer use.
- Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
- Ability to lift or assist residents as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care per resident care plans, policies, and procedures.
- Assess residents’ physical and psychosocial status; monitor changes.
- Administer medications and treatments; document accurately.
- Coordinate care with physicians, families, pharmacies, and other providers.
- Support health promotion and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
- Assist with care planning, service plan updates, and evaluations.
- Collaborate with caregivers, wellness team, and leadership to ensure quality care.
- Respond to concerns, incidents, and emergencies with clinical judgment.
- Support training for care staff as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills
Education
Job description
Discovery Management Group leadsone of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior livingorganizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across theUnited States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization,and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families withmore than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.
As part of one of the largestsenior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place toWork® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purposeguides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. Wecontinually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities thatsupport our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member hasthe tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors by providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care while supporting resident safety, dignity, and well-being every single day.
As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you provide hands-on nursing care in accordance with each resident’s individualized care plan. You support comprehensive health and psychosocial needs, monitor changes in condition, coordinate services, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal resident outcomes in a community setting.
- Status:FULL TIME
- Schedule:7am - 3pm INCLUDING every other weekend
- Location:7420 West 159th Street Orland Park IL60462
- Rate of Pay:$36 - $38 HOURLY
- Provide nursing care to residents in accordance with established care plans, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and psychosocial status and monitor for changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document appropriately.
- Coordinate and communicate resident care needs with physicians, families, pharmacies, and other care providers.
- Support health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives within the community.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Assist with care planning, service plan updates, and resident evaluations as required.
- Collaborate with caregivers, wellness team members, and leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
- Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and emergencies using sound clinical judgment.
- Support training and guidance for care staff as appropriate.
- Ensure the community adheres to applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to resident care and services.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, audits, and compliance activities as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or a Professional Registered Nurse as per state regulations
- Minimum of two (2) years of Licensed Nurse experience required.
- Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a skilled nursing environment preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate appropriately.
- Demonstrated commitment to seniors and person-centered care.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible schedules as required by the community.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer applications.
- Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
- Ability to lift or assist residents as required by care plans.
- Competitive wages
- Early access to earned wages before payday!
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Company provided uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Alarge part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in thisindustry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, weare constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle weare offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in themarketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture forour team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and evenencouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our businessand our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impactson our residents as well as our team members.
Findout what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living.Discover Your Purpose!
Sooften, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what westand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, corevalues, which we call our "Pillars of Excellence". They make up the fabric ofour company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.
Individually, they are ourvirtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovationand success.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment forall team members. EOE D/V
This job description outlines the general nature and levelof responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis.
DiscoverySenior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employmentlaws and regulatory requirementsgoverning hiring practices, backgroundscreening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent uponsuccessful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required backgroundscreenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-basedscreening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and otherscreenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct orindirect resident access.
Certainpositions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs,including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specificlicensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role andjurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a conditionof employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.
Employmentin Floridais contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screeningin accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required tocomplete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
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