LPN FT

PEACE VILLAGE•Palos Park, IL

5d•$33 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary objective of this position is to provide nursing care in assigned areas in terms of individualized resident needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions. The LPN will ensure quality resident care through recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the established standards under the direction of the Director of AL.MC and nursing lead.

Requirements

Knowledge of Dementia and other age related illnesses
Customer/ client focus
Communication proficiency
Flexibility
Stress management skills/ composure
Organizational skills
Teamwork orientation
Time management
Technical skills
Exhibits professional behavior
High School Diploma required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) state license is required.
3 years of training or related experience required in the health service industry, preferably working in a retirement living community.
A current CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and assures delivery of prescribed and over the counter medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques and practices.
Provides patient center support and medical services, evaluates/ assesses medical status of residents needed by such residents as specified in resident service plans or as required for health services under the direction of the Director of AL/MC and Lead nurse.
Responds promptly to care alarms and emergencies as needed when on duty or scheduled as “on-call”.
Documents and follows up emergency and non-emergency Incident Reports.
Assists Residents with medical services such as the taking of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight and height measurements, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and to assess condition of resident when required.
Interfaces with the residents and PeaceCare Supervisors, the Resident Advocate and the Director of AL/MC as required, offering insight on each resident case under consideration.
Explains procedures and services to residents to gain cooperation and understanding and alleviate apprehension when necessary.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of residents and addresses concerns.
Observes residents, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies the Director and PeaceCare Supervisors of the resident’s condition and/or reaction to drugs, services and significant incidents.
Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and PeaceCare protocol.
Ensures outstanding customer service in accordance with the mission of Peace Village.