Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Franciscan Ministries
US - Illinois - Wauconda
April 9, 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Franciscan Ministries summary:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide direct nursing care to residents, supervise certified nursing assistants, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Your responsibilities include administering medications, assessing changes in residents' health status, and collaborating with the healthcare team to promote holistic care. The role requires effective communication skills, leadership abilities, and adherence to infection control practices.

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 : 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.

Village at Victory Lakes / Lindenhurst, IL

*Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour*

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Min: USD $32.00/Hr. Max: USD $38.00/Hr.

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, nursing care, resident care, healthcare, medication administration, patient assessment, nursing leadership, holistic care, infection control, health regulations

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