Licensed Practical Nurse (1st Shift)

Description Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided. We are actively seeking a part-time LPN to join our team! Pay Information Position Pay Scale: $26.65 - 29.25 per hour (depending on experience) Schedule Information Hours: 6:30AM - 3:00PMStatus: Part-Time General Job Duties Our LPNs check vitals, administer meds, assist with patient care, and monitor the overall well-being of each resident. Enriching the lives of others while they themselves are being enriched. Requisite Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs) Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent license in the state of IllinoisCurrent CPR registrationKnowledge of the geriatric population in life community settingsWorking knowledge of policy and procedure bookRecent clinical experienceExperience with EHR or willingness/ability to learn Fairhaven Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*Flex Spending Account (FSA)*Optional Voluntary life insurance*Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*Company-paid Life insurance*403(b) Retirement PlanPaid time off (PTO)Reduced priced employee lunchesShift differentials and other incentives Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week. If you enjoy working with the geriatric population, or just want a change of pace, consider joining our team! We genuinely think you will want to come to work each day. Please apply today! General Notice: This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification. Job Description Primary Function: Performs complete, comprehensive resident nursing care by following each care plan with kindness, respect and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of the practical nursing discipline in a professional manner Essential Functions Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned residentsPerforms delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse. This includes but is not limited to: assisting in data collection, contributing to the development of the care plans, carrying out physician orders accurately, assisting in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care being administered, documenting pertinent observation and intervention on the appropriate record and performing selected tasks related to patient care and the residents’ environment in a safe mannerDispenses and oversees treatments, medications, and diets as orderedMaintains the resident record comprehensively including resident condition, medication, treatments and resident responseAssigns duties on a timely basis to nursing assistants and communicates their performance on a regular basis to the charge nurseContributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferencesProvides individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-beingImmediately reports all significant events involving the residents’ medical condition or behavior to nursing administration on dutyPerforms all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including, but not limited to, thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, use of gel products per CDC recommendations and proper disposal of soiled materialsFollows up with supervisor, coworker or resident regarding reported complaints, problems, and concernsParticipates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each residentSafeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulationsActs as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitorsInteracts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environmentReports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediatelyProtects personal belongings of each resident, reports missing items and assists in attempting to locate themMaintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and proceduresCompletes all in-service training requirements in a timely mannerCompletes all assigned duties and tasks Essential Qualifications & Requirements Type of work and characteristics of duties require: Physical condition allowing for normal LPN duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, stooping, kneeling, sitting, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read labels, regulations, technical procedures, professional journals, nursing orders and care plansAbility to manage stress and maintain a high energy levelComputer knowledge necessary to perform work dutiesAbility to supervise with energy, courtesy, authority, respect and fairnessAbility to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in EnglishAbility to perform a variety of activities and to adapt to a quickly changing environment as it relates to resident care and Fairhaven propertyAbility to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortableComfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environmentAdherence to attendance policy, understanding residents’ need for 24/7 careAbility to use tactful, appropriate, communications, in sensitive and emotional situationsAdherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents Other Duties Gives feedback and assists other health care team members in timely problem solvingIdentifies improvements to processes and recommend changes to managementIdentifies safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action or reportAssists the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directedPerforms tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstancesPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor Experience & Education Or Skills Required Current license in the state of IllinoisCurrent CPR registrationKnowledge of the geriatric population in life community settingsWorking knowledge of policy and procedure bookRecent clinical experienceExperience with EHR or willingness/ability to learn Working Conditions Primarily inside Fairhaven’s main building in health care areasIndividual duties within a team environmentRequired to wear a Fairhaven approved uniformTypical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection Requirements Reference job description.