Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Overview: 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. 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 : Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state as well as a current CPR certification Experience : 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred Skills & Abilities: * Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents. Village at Victory Lakes / Lindenhurst, IL **Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour** #livingjoyfully