Licensed Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Nurse (identified in the duties as Med Aid) administers medications to residents and assists with other aspects of their daily care and routine. The role includes properly storing medications and equipment, keeping the medication room clean and orderly, maintaining accurate medication distribution records, and ensuring prescription labels and storage procedures meet state standards. The Licensed Nurse monitors residents’ health, safety, and well-being and promptly reports changes in physical condition or behavior to the Wellness Director. The position also assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. Encore Senior Living describes a team-oriented, caring, home-like environment focused on residents’ independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity. The organization emphasizes integrity, compassion, quality, diversity, professional development, and promotion from within. In Illinois, the position requires the employee to be a Licensed Nurse. The listed schedule is 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- In Illinois, must be a Licensed Nurse.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a health care environment or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to residents and assist with other aspects of their daily care and routine.
- Properly store medications and equipment and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
- Accurately maintain resident records regarding medication distribution.
- Ensure prescription labels and medication storage procedures meet state standards.
- Monitor residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
- Promptly report changes in residents’ physical condition or behavior to the Wellness Director.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- PTO accrual
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time benefit package for employees working 30 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
