Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: $2,000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time $1,000 sign-on
bonus for Part-Time Position Summary In this role, you will be
responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents and
supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by
certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal,
state, and local regulations as well as established facility
policies and procedures. 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. Report any allegations
of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or
mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
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
Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state and a current CPR
certification Experience : 1 years of clinical nursing experience,
preferably in geriatrics Skills & Abilities: Ability to demonstrate
compassion when working with residents. LivingJoyfully Min: USD
$37.00/Hr. Max: USD $40.00/Hr.
Keywords: , Downers Grove , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Wheeling, Illinois
