Overview:
Franciscan Village - Lemont, IL
LPN
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
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Hourly Shift Differentials
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Weekend Shift Differential
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Public Student Loan Forgiveness
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PayActiv – Immediately access up to 50% of your earned pay
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Tax Free Student Loan Forgiveness
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Great Health Plans
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Employer Funded Health Savings Account
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Life/Disability Insurance
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401k Match
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Tuition Assistance
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Generous Paid Time Off
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Quarterly Appreciation Events
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A 5-Star CMS Rated Team
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Consistently ranked as one of the Best Nursing Homes by US News Magazine!
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
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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.
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Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
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Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
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Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
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Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
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Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
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Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
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Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
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Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
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Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
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Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
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Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
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Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
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Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
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Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
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Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
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Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
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May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
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Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
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Min: USD $34.00/Hr. Max: USD $37.00/Hr.
