Senior Care LPN: Clinical Lead & Med Admin

Lutheran Senior Services; Peoria (IL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO and PTO Sell-back

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Wellness program

Commuter support

Descripción de la vacante

Lutheran Senior Services in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate care that meets residents’ physical, psychosocial, and functional needs. The nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role includes medication administration, possible IV therapy, and comprehensive charting in the EMR. Candidates should have an active LPN license, CPR certification, and gerontological nursing

Formación

• LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act; Keeps a current active license; Follows state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice and in accordance with EverTrue clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in defining individualized plans of care for each resident; Works closely with nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance; Promotes individual and team learning and provides teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff for quality clinical care
• Passes medication and/or oversees the medication ordering and administration process; Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitors administration of I.V. fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications when ordered
• May initiate IV therapy if the LPN is IV-certified
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the observation/assessment and documentation process for the level of licensure in which they work, including care and service plans and the MDS as applicable
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to capture full clinical documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
• Observes resident status as necessary to assure quality care; Coordinates with other resident services to assure continuity of care; Documents medical information and maintains detailed, timely, and accurate reports
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing potential hazards; Implements practices to maintain optimum safety
• Oversees and directs the certified staff and others as assigned to ensure the EverTrue standards of care and services are provided
• Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or resident incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations

Conocimientos

LPN licensure

CPR certified

Gerontological nursing experience

Descripción del empleo

Lutheran Senior Services in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate care that meets residents’ physical, psychosocial, and functional needs. The nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role includes medication administration, possible IV therapy, and comprehensive charting in the EMR. Candidates should have an active LPN license, CPR certification, and gerontological nursing