Lpn-Pt

StoneBridge Senior Living • Jacksonville, IL

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic medical attention and assesses the wellbeing of elderly residents as part of a larger medical team. The role calls for patience, compassion, and a gentle, empathetic approach to resident care. This position is located in Jacksonville, Illinois.

At StoneBridge Senior Living, caregivers work together as a close, welcoming community and are encouraged to develop their skills and careers in senior care. The organization describes caregiving as a privilege and emphasizes supporting residents’ individual needs and helping employees grow.

Compensation is $27–$28 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing practice and an interest in gerontological nursing.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty are desired.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing their care.
• Use independent judgment and discretion when performing duties on behalf of the organization.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ schedules and current medication-pass standards.
• Understand the rationale and effects of medications and treatments and administer them correctly.
• Provide physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Order and receive medications from the pharmacy.
• Account for narcotics and sign for counts and exchanges of keys to medication carts and the medication room.
• Respond promptly to residents’ requests for pain intervention and document the response in the resident record.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health status, notify physicians of changes, and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets with consideration for resident safety and staff members’ education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident coverage, and an employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed