Licensed Practical Nurse - 2nd shift full-time
About The Position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you know that every moment counts when it comes to patient care. If you're ready to bring your skills and compassionate care to a team that values your contributions, we want you to join us! We're looking for an LPN who is committed to delivering high-quality care, fostering positive resident outcomes, and making a real difference in the lives of those in need. Some of your tasks will include providing direct patient care, administering medications, performing assessments, and putting together the appropriate documentation of a resident's medical record. Our Health Center is a 96-bed skilled nursing center that offers in-patient residential care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialty services. We have no agency and only 24 patients for every nurse with 3 aides to support them! We are searching for Licensed Practical Nurses available on a FULL-TIME basis for 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm) working every other weekend and some holidays. This is a union eligible position. Westminster offers a competitive wage with an annual increase. The wage scale for an LPN is $30.91 - $32.91 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate in good standing of an accredited school of nursing
- Current and unencumbered license to practice in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current CPR certification is required
- Working knowledge of healthcare delivery in the Geriatric, Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing setting
Responsibilities
- Assist leadership with the 24-hour accountability for resident care
- Perform direct patient care to residents according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing procedures, established standards, and administrative policies
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and assist with administration of specialized therapy including infusion therapy, PICC lines, respiratory, wound care and treatments as prescribed
- Performs admissions including assessments and documentation on all residents
- Participate in the care planning process and assists in maintain the accuracy of care plans between scheduled reviews
- Observe and encourage infection control measures in accordance with facility policy as well as the rules and regulations governing infection control practices
- Protect patient confidentiality in all aspects of care and all communication of information, computer communication, telephone communication. Direct communication MUST be handled in strict confidence according to the laws which govern Patient Confidentiality
- Perform and document assessment of residents including behavior monitoring, physical assessment and response to specific medications, etc.
- Assist physician in examination of resident or with treatments being performed by physician
- Respond to emergency calls across campus if needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401k retirement program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Paid Time off
- access to our Wellness Center and Personal Training!!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
