Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Irving Park Living and Rehab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Health Care Consulting in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an overnight position. The role involves direct nursing care for residents, supervising nursing assistants, and maintaining a calm, positive environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active Illinois RN or LPN license, is proficient in English, and has CPR certification. Prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in Illinois
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to make independent decisions and be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures
• Current CPR Certification required
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, provide leadership to nursing personnel, and complete required record keeping forms
• Administer medications and perform routine charting duties according to policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel and create a positive atmosphere throughout the unit
• Administer professional services, monitor personnel to ensure safety regulations are followed, and maintain confidentiality of resident care information

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing clinical skills

Independent decision making

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Company Name: Lineage Health Care Consulting

Job Summary: This is an overnight position

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Lineage Health Care Consulting in Chicago, Illinois. The successful candidate will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervise nursing assistants, and maintain a positive and calm environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Execute the day-to-day functions of Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), meet with assigned staff to plan services, and make written and oral reports as required

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, provide leadership to nursing personnel, and complete required record keeping forms

• Administer medications and perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel and create a positive atmosphere throughout the unit

• Administer professional services, monitor personnel to ensure safety regulations are followed, and maintain confidentiality of resident care information

Qualifications of a Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Illinois

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to make independent decisions and be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures

• Current CPR Certification required

• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred

Physical Demands of the Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday

• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position

• Ability to meet general health requirements set forth by the facility

• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum