Nurse - Day Shift

Discovery Senior Living; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Career growth

Uniforms provided

Paid training

Employee assistance

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Heartis Village Peoria community. You will provide hands-on nursing care, administer medications, and support resident safety and well-being within individualized care plans.

Join a team focused on person-centered care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality outcomes in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years licensed nurse experience.
• Experience in assisted living/long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per individualized care plans.
• Assess residents and monitor condition changes.
• Administer medications and document accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, pharmacies, and care team.
• Support health promotion and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist with care planning and resident evaluations.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Respond to emergencies with sound clinical judgment.
• Support training for care staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Time management

Organization

Electronic documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Experience in senior living preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Heartis Village of Peoria Senior Living is looking for a compassionate, caring and dependable Nurse to join our team!

Heartis is now part of the Discovery Management Group - About Discovery Management Group; 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.

Discover You Purpose with us at HEARTIS VILLAGE PEORIA

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.

Your Role

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.

Position Highlights

• Status: FULL TIME or PART TIME
• Schedule: 12 hour shifts - 6 am - 6pm including every other weekend
• Location: 8201 N. IL Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615
• Rate of Pay: Based on years of experience

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• 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

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

Alarge part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we’re constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

Sooften, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for.

At Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of 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 to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

RegulatoryCompliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state‑mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint‑based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screening required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state‑specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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