Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle•Lincolnwood, IL

2d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing licensed nursing services to residents, following the guidelines provided by Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The role involves medication administration, resident admissions, completing care plans, clinical system tracking, and providing health consultations. The LPN will also be responsible for notifying physicians and family of resident health changes, responding to emergencies, maintaining inter-departmental communication, and providing educational meetings. Confidentiality of resident information is paramount, and the LPN must understand their role in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Responsibilities may also include discharges and clinical documentation.

Requirements

Training from an accredited licenses or vocational nursing program
General nursing area of study
1+ years of experience
Experience in senior care or related field
Must have a Licensed Practical Nurse’s License current in the state in which they are practicing.
Must be CPR Certified
Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and professional manner.

Responsibilities

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.
Understand roll in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed.