Nurse (RN or LPN)

Cedarhurst of Crown Point•Crown Point, IN

5d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) reports directly to the Director of Nursing and delivers, coordinates, and evaluates resident care in accordance with physician orders, individualized service plans, and regulatory standards. The position combines direct clinical care—including medication administration, resident assessments, documentation, and support—with leadership responsibilities such as guiding care staff, promoting safety, and communicating with residents, families, physicians, and community leadership. The nurse supports residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being in a collaborative, resident-centered environment. The role serves residents in a senior living community, including assisted living and memory care. The nurse follows applicable nursing standards and regulations, helps maintain residents’ safety and independence, and participates in staff teamwork, training, and ongoing education. Offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check and drug screening, required health assessments, and using designated PPE as required by policy and law.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
Current state license as an LPN or RN, maintained at all times.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR systems.
Ability to follow infection prevention and control protocols, including use of PPE when necessary.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening, participate in required health assessments such as TB testing or physical evaluations, and use designated PPE as required by company policy and applicable law.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience; new graduates are welcome.
CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide services in accordance with the nurse practice act and applicable state and federal regulations.
Work with the Director of Nursing to direct and oversee care staff regarding resident needs.
Review and revise resident assessments and care plans at admission, as required by regulation, and when a resident’s physical or psychosocial condition changes.
Review and transcribe physician orders, provide ordered treatments, and assist physicians with resident examinations as needed.
Initiate resident education plans based on individual needs and physician direction or community policy, including instruction for residents and families.
Observe residents, communicate changes in condition to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors, and provide timely interventions as instructed.
Administer and document medications according to the five rights; supervise and monitor self-administered medications when applicable.
Document relevant observations, incidents, interventions, communications, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance and care.
Assist residents with nutrition and hydration needs and document appropriately.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, toileting, and dressing.
Help residents schedule medical, dental, and laboratory appointments.
Use proactive interventions, monitoring, room safety measures, and rounds; respond promptly to resident call lights.
Assist residents with transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics.
Take vital signs and assess residents as requested.
Maintain a restraint-free environment and support fall-prevention programs.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Respond as appropriate to personal calls from other health center units; provide first aid, call emergency personnel, or contact family members at residents’ request as appropriate.
Review resident service plans for assisted living and memory care.
Encourage residents to participate in scheduled activities and assist them in getting to activities as needed.
Assist with post-mortem care as instructed.
Participate in medication-delivery-system oversight, including order entry, receipt and tracking, MAR documentation, narcotic counts, and timely medication check-in as assigned.
Notify the pharmacy and supervisor of medication issues and work to resolve them promptly.
Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being and support their maximum possible self-care and independence.
Understand and follow residents’ advance directives.
Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families regarding residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
Collaborate with others, take direction from management, take initiative, and help address conflict involving residents, families, employees, and others.
Perform other duties as assigned.