LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Ascension Health Alliance; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse at Saint Joseph Village in Freeport, IL. You'll be providing crucial patient care, administering medications, and educating families. The position offers both day and night shifts with a competitive hourly salary and an array of benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term & long-term disability

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma or 1 year of relevant experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care to patients under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Educate patients about treatment plans.

Skills

Basic bedside care

Medication administration

Patient education

Safety hazard identification

Data collection for assessment

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Job description

Details

• Department:Skilled Nursing
• Schedule:Full-Time Days & Nights and PRN available; 12 hour shifts
• Facility:Saint Joseph Village
• Location: Freeport, IL
• Salary Range: $25.87 - $33.48 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide basic bedside care to long term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse(RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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