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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living-AM-PM SHIFTS

Senior Lifestyle

Chicago Heights, ILFull-time$35/hrPosted 4mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35/hr
Location
Chicago Heights, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Practical Nurse's License Current In The State In Which They Are PracticingCPR Certified

Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living-AM-PM SHIFTS. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for medication administration, resident admissions, and developing care plans in compliance with regulations. This role involves clinical system tracking, providing health-related consultations, and notifying physicians or family members of changes in resident health. The LPN will also respond to emergencies, maintain communication with staff, and conduct educational meetings for residents and staff.

Key focus areas include Administer medication to residents in compliance with regulations and guidelines, Admit new residents, including all assessments and documentation, and Complete acute and long-term care plans or service plans.

Successful candidates bring Accredited Nursing Program Training, General Nursing Study, and 1+ Years Experience. Important skills include Medication Administration, General Consultation, Communication, Educational Meetings, Confidentiality, and Basic Computer Skills. Preferred (not required): Clinical System Tracking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication AdministrationGeneral ConsultationCommunicationEducational MeetingsConfidentialityBasic Computer SkillsCollaborationHandle Multiple Tasks Safely and EffectivelyHigh Tolerance for Working Under PressureHandling Critical Situations in a Calm and Professional MannerClinical System Tracking

Qualifications

Training From an Accredited Licenses or Vocational Nursing ProgramGeneral Nursing1+ Years ExperienceSenior Care or Related Field ExperienceLicensed Practical Nurse's License Current in the State in Which They Are PracticingCPR CertifiedAcceptable Proficiency in EnglishCOVID-19 Vaccination

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

$35.00 per hour

  • Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
  • May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation.
  • Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
  • May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the director.
  • Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
  • Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation.
  • Respond quickly to all emergencies.
  • Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members.
  • Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.
  • Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.    
  • May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed.  Level of Formal Education: Training from an accredited licenses or vocational nursing program 

Area of Study: General nursing 

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: Senior care or related field

Special Certifications: Must have a Licensed Practical Nurse’s License current in the state in which they are practicing.  Also, needs to be CPR Certified

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills 

Skills and Ability: 

  • Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively. Personal Attributes: high tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and professional manner

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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