LPN - Assisted Living - PM Shift - Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by Resident Assistants.

Administers medications, performs treatments and procedures, obtains specimens as needed, completes documentation as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required;

other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Provide daily supervision to assigned staff and directly provides nursing care to residents in Assisted Living Unit, Dementia Unit, as assigned.
• Participates in the admission of new residents.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), family / social activities and actively promotes independent life-style of residents.
• Responds to residents call system promptly and courteously.
• Responsible for identification of resident medical and behavioral changes and re-assessment of each resident.
• Provides daily report to the Director of Assisted Living and Clinical Coordinator concerning facility conditions, personnel performance, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.
• Consistently demonstrates hospitality behavior and the core values of quality, respects, service and integrity.
• Provides nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing practice, established standards, and administrative policies.
• Ensures preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to residents and assists in the coordination of nursing care with care rendered by other disciplines.
• Makes rounds with physicians, assists in examinations and / or treatment of residents and carries out orders.
• Has the skill to assess resident and notify attending physician and responsible party in the event of a change in the resident’s condition.
• Accurately administers prescribed medications, supervises the continuity of nursing care, responds to changes in medical condition, medications or other circumstances requiring special care needs and performs first aid as required.
• Provides daily supervision and leadership to assigned staff and other designated personnel in meeting the resident’s needs.

Demonstrates good decision-making skills.

• Assesses and monitors complex resident health status and determines the appropriate nursing intervention.
• Orients residents to emergency procedures and responds to all emergency situations.
• Completes and signs incident reports and provides follow-up as required.
• Assures that all resident records are accurate, complete and all mandatory forms are on file. Through familiarity and application of facility policies and procedures, assures that nursing care is practiced in full accordance with regulatory requirements, facility quality standards, and resident rights.
• Monitors resident environment to ensure all safety and sanitary regulations and quality standards are met or exceeded. May assist with development and presentation of in-service programs.
• May serve on committees, as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current State of Illinois license.
• Must be able to read regulations and write clearly.
• Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.
• Ability to effectively manage and direct C.N.A. working alongside for the day
• CPR Card preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits for full-time employees include :

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Long term disability and Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for both Full time and Part time 1
• 401(k) with company matching incentive
• Verizon and AT&T discounts for as much as 25% on your monthly service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• On-Site Dining Program

The Oaks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or genetics.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and Flu Vaccine required to be eligible for employment at the community