LPN/LVN (License Practical Nurse)

SoftPath Medical; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical is seeking experienced RN/LPN candidates for LTC/SNF assignments in Illinois. The role includes IV therapy, patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, and wound care with in-house RT support during weekdays. CNAs assist with vitals and ADLs, while admissions/discharges are RN-led.

Experience: minimum one year preferred, geriatrics ideal; first-time travelers welcome. Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift on the floor, with no mandatory call.

Qualifications

• IV therapy, patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, wound vac management.

Responsibilities

• IV therapy, patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, wound vac management.
• Admissions and discharges completed by RNs.
• CNAs handle vitals and ADLs, but do not perform blood sugar testing.

Skills

IV therapy

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Wound care

Education

BLS

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Unit Notes

Driver's license required for submission.

Department

LTC | LPN

Facility Information

• Type of Facility: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 60 beds / Long-Term Care (LTC) 35-50 beds
• Number of Beds/Residents: Census typically 80-95; 20 rooms are not private
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): PCC

Staffing Ratios

• Registered Nurses (RNs): LTC 1:25, SNF 1:13
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): LTC 1:25, SNF 1:13
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): 1:10-15 (aim to keep around 10)

Certifications Required

BLS

Common Diagnoses

Feeding tubes, IV antibiotics, post-surgical care, rehabilitation, long-term care

Job Duties

• IV therapy, patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, wound vac management
• Respiratory Therapist (RT) available in-house during weekdays; nurses perform treatments otherwise
• Admissions and discharges completed by RNs
• CNAs handle vitals and activities of daily living (ADLs), but do not perform blood sugar testing

Experience

Minimum one year of experience preferred, ideally with geriatrics. First-time travelers are welcome.

IV and Drip Information

IV antibiotics and fluids administered; no titratable drips.

Team Conferences

RNs are encouraged to participate in grand rounds and team meetings.

Leadership

• Director of Nursing (DON) / Charge Nurse: 2 Assistant DONs
• Charge Nurse: RN; 2 dedicated charge nurses on nights who carry a full patient load

Physician Availability

• Hospitalist coverage after hours
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) available weekdays during the day
• Some private MDs follow their patients
• 24/7 on-call provider available

Interdisciplinary Team

Includes Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Respiratory Therapy (RT), social workers, MDS nurses, wound care nurse, and dietician on-site.

Respiratory Therapy

RT available for AVAP/CPAP/BIPAP, mostly at night; some patients may be on continuous therapy.

Pharmacy

• Dedicated pharmacy available 24/7
• Omnicell and medication carts used for daily medications
• Omnicell used for new patients or new orders not yet loaded in carts

Shifts and Scheduling

• RN/LPN shifts: 5 AM to 5 PM
• CNA shifts: 8 or 12 hours
• Management creates schedules and tries to accommodate block scheduling when possible

Weekend and Holiday Requirements

Work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Call and Floating

• No call or standby requirements
• May float between units but efforts made to keep staff on the same unit during stretches

Uniform

Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable.

Orientation

One 12-hour shift on the floor for orientation. If not comfortable or confident after this shift, notify management.

COVID-19 Unit

COVID patients are intermixed with other residents.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Both PAPR and N95 masks are used.

Radius Rule

Clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility will be offered a rate lower than the base rate for their position.

Date Entered

12/13/2023