Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Lifespace Communities•Lombard, IL

15d•$31 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding Clinical team as our new LPN Charge Nurse today!

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in a long-term facility is preferred.
Supervisory/leadership in a long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing services to all residents on assigned room under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Provides hands-on/on-the-job training to newly hired team members.
Provides skill set retraining as assigned by supervisor.
Supervise and provide leadership and discipline to clinical and non-clinical team members.
Oversee physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately onto the electronic record system and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care.
Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments based on census and level of care required.
According to standard operating procedures, ensure correct staffing levels.
Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor, participate in counseling and disciplinary action to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act.
Generate, prepare, administrate, and chart all medications.
Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments
Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.