Part Time LPN RN

Foundry Commercial•Grayslake, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Grayslake is seeking a compassionate, dependable Part-Time Wellness Nurse (LPN or RN) for evening shifts in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. With just two weekdays plus every other weekend, this is an ideal opportunity for a licensed nurse looking for consistent supplemental income at a highly competitive hourly rate. The responsibility of the Wellness Nurse (WN) is to supervise delivery of care and services to residents. In achieving this goal, the WN performs procedures within the guidelines of all state and local regulations and accepted standards of care. Ongoing communication between the WN, associates, the residents and their families, professional consultants, and third-party providers is critical to the welfare of the residents.

Requirements

Active LPN or RN license in good standing in Illinois — required
CPR certification — 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 geriatric Assisted Living or Memory Care — preferred
Medication administration experience — preferred
Experience supervising care staff — preferred
Dependable and available for consistent evening shifts
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and nursing care for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans
Monitor resident health and respond promptly to changes in condition
Supervise and support non-licensed care associates throughout your shift
Communicate resident updates accurately to the oncoming team
Be the calm, capable clinical presence residents count on every evening
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 – see full job description.