Overview:
Franciscan Village - Lemont, IL
LPN - Part time - Nights
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
What We Offer
- Hourly Shift Differentials
- Weekend Shift Differential
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- PayActiv – Immediately access up to 50% of your earned pay
- Tax Free Student Loan Forgiveness
- Great Health Plans
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Life/Disability Insurance
- 401k Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Quarterly Appreciation Events
- A 5-Star CMS Rated Team
- Consistently ranked as one of the Best Nursing Homes by US News Magazine!
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
- Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
- Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
- Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
- Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
- Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
- Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
- Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
- Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
- Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
- Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
- Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
- Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
- Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
- Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
- May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
- Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university
Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state
Experience: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.
- #Livingjoyfully
Min: USD $34.00/Hr. Max: USD $37.00/Hr.
