Nightshift RN/LPN

The Carriages; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carriages of Bloomington is growing our TEAM and we are looking for exceptional individuals to fill our Night RN/LPN position (6p-6a). We take pride in providing our Residents with quality care, sensitivity, and kindness while respecting their independence.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice of professional nursing. You will lead licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with proven experience.
• Ability to work with memory care patients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with assisted living procedures and confidentiality.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Take and record measurements (BP, temp, HR, etc).
• Observe patients to identify progress and medication effects.
• Assist patients with daily activities (eating, bathing).
• Administer injections and prescribed medications.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients' family and friends to offer advice and comfort.

Skills

Licensed nurse

Memory Care

Multidisciplinary team

Communication

Confidentiality

Stamina

Compassionate care

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

RN/LPN

The Carriages of Bloomington is growing our TEAM and we are looking for exceptional individuals to fill our Night RN/LPN position (6p-6a). We take pride in providing our Residents with quality care, sensitivity, and kindness while respecting their independence.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• SERVICE & GROWTH We will be passionate about caring for and serving our residents and their families, and in seeking new residents.
• LEADERSHIP We will seek to build effective leaders at every level of the organization.
• SIMPLICITY We will focus on the fundamentals.
• IMPROVEMENT We will get a little better each day.
• STEWARDSHIP We will be good stewards of all our resources.
• ATTITUDE We will enthusiastically support each other in accomplishing our mission and goals.
• PERSEVERANCE We will never give up.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice of professional nursing. You will lead licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions. Working with Memory Care is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, etc.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as licensed nurse.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with assisted living procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Good Physical condition and stamina.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

The Carriages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.