LPN / RN - Assisted Living (1st & 2nd Shift)

Allegro Senior Living•Grayslake, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Alto Grayslake, nursing looks different. We offer a smaller census, the opportunity to build real relationships, and a team that supports each other. We are hiring Full-Time (2nd Shift) and Part-Time (1st Shift) LPNs and RNs in a beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community where your clinical expertise is valued and your workday ends at a reasonable hour. The responsibility of the Wellness Nurse (WN) is to supervise the delivery of care and services to residents, performing procedures within the guidelines of all state and local regulations and accepted standards of care. Ongoing communication between the WN, associates, residents and their families, professional consultants, and third-party providers is critical to the welfare of the residents.

Requirements

Active Illinois LPN or RN license in good standing — required
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations.
CPR/AED certified.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience working as an LPN in a senior care setting.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting preferred
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and leadership to assigned non-licensed associates and other designated personnel in meeting the residents needs and monitor the condition of residents in AL.
Demonstrate good decision-making skills.
Make work assignments and meet with associates regularly to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of care and services.
Provide resident care according to health care providers orders and in accordance with regulatory requirements, recognized nursing practice, established standards, and Company policy.
Accurately administer prescribed medications, supervise the continuity of resident care, respond to changes in resident condition, medications, or other circumstances requiring special care needs and perform first aid as required.
Other job duties as assigned.