Full-time 2nd shift Assisted Living RN or LPN

142013 Westminster Village•Bloomington, IL

14h

About The Position

Westminster Village is hiring a full-time RN or LPN for its Assisted Living team. The nurse delivers and supervises nursing care and services, responds to residents’ medical needs, monitors care delivery, and helps ensure established standards of care are followed. The role supports resident safety and care, provides direct nursing services, and works with the Director of Assisted Living, residents, families, physicians, and other care professionals. The position is on the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., for 72 hours per pay period. It includes every other weekend and some holidays. The RN wage scale is $40–$45 per hour; the LPN wage scale is $30.91–$32.91 per hour. LPNs will be in a union-eligible position. Westminster Village describes the wage as competitive and notes an annual increase.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a nurses training program.
Current Illinois State license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Availability for full-time work on the second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., for 72 hours per pay period, including every other weekend and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience in a geriatric setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Assisted Living with 24-hour accountability for resident safety and care.
Provide direct resident care according to physician orders, recognized nursing procedures, established standards, and administrative policy.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Follow each resident’s plan of care within Assisted Living guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, therapists, activities staff, families, and other authorized people and disciplines to support communication and the total plan of care.
Observe and encourage infection-control measures in accordance with facility policy and applicable rules and regulations.
Promote a restraint-free environment and help identify alternative measures.
Promote a limited-lift environment.
Protect resident confidentiality in all aspects of care and communication.
Perform and document resident assessments, including behavior monitoring, physical assessments, and responses to medications.
Assist physicians with resident examinations and treatments.
Respond to emergency calls to the Village or Willows when needed.
Familiarize oneself with firefighting equipment, alarms, and disaster procedures.
Attend educational meetings planned for the position.
Follow facility policies, including the Abuse Policy.
Assist with daily staffing when the scheduler and/or Director of Assisted Living is absent.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Assisted Living or Memory Care Coordinator.