Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Woodlands at Canterfield•West Dundee, IL
•$32 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents at Woodlands at Canterfield, a luxury assisted living and memory care community, and offers general consultation regarding health-related concerns. The role follows a holistic nursing model and supports residents' health and well-being in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the practicing state.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
- Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
- Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
- Assess changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and the resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
- Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and carry them out as written.
- Prepare and administer medications according to physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
- Perform wound treatments according to physicians’ orders, observe for changes, and document as indicated.
- Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation needs as indicated.
- Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel perform their assigned duties.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
- Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
- Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
- Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
- Participate in inspection surveys when they arise.
- Participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
- Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures, including updates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
