Licensed Practical Nurse

Presbyterian Living Career•Lake Forest, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Licensed Practical Nurse? At Lake Forest Place, you’ll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment. If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved registered professional nursing program.
Active, current Illinois license to practice professional nursing.
CPR Certification Required - Accredited by American Heart Association.
One year as an LPN in a hospital (general care) or long-term care setting with adults preferred.
Genuine interest in working with older adults.
Knowledge of aging changes and common health problems of geriatric patients.
Good communication skills.
Ability to direct nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing care within the scope of education and ability, providing direct nursing care to residents.
Completes admission record, and initiates care plans.
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Is familiar with indication for use, action, and major side effects of medications administered.
Takes direct action in urgent and emergent situations.
Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment.
Implements the plan of care for individual residents.
Supervises nursing assistant staff in direct resident care by: Giving verbal and written report at the beginning of each shift. Observing CNA/resident interaction and completion of resident care including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility and attendance of activities, and appointments. Discussing plan of care for individual resident. Making rounds and receiving feedback on resident status at the end of the shift or at any time there is a change in a resident's condition. Communicating information regarding job performance on an ongoing basis.
Evaluates, in collaboration with the Unit Nurse/Supervisor/Unit Manager, the job performance of CNAs.
Makes rounds on residents frequently throughout each shift observing for changes in condition and response to care with treatment.
Is knowledgeable of common health problem of older adults and usual treatment, incorporating that knowledge into daily practice.
Documents appropriate and necessary information in the medical record.