Licensed Practical Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Practices nursing within the scope of standards of nursing practice.
• Performs nursing care within the scope of education and ability, providing direct nursing care to residents.
• Completes admission record, and initiates care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Is familiar with indication for use, action, and major side effects of medications administered.
• Takes direct action in urgent and emergent situations.
• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment.
• Implements the plan of care for individual residents.
• Supervises nursing assistant staff in direct resident care by:
• Giving verbal and written report at the beginning of each shift.
• Observing CNA/resident interaction and completion of resident care including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility and attendance of activities, and appointments.
• Discussing plan of care for individual resident.
• Making rounds and receiving feedback on resident status at the end of the shift or at any time there is a change in a resident's condition.
• Communicating information regarding job performance on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluates, in collaboration with the Unit Nurse/Supervisor/Unit Manager, the job performance of CNAs.
• Making rounds on residents frequently throughout each shift observing for changes in condition and response to care with treatment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduation from an approved registered professional nursing program.
• Active, current Illinois license to practice professional nursing.
• CPR Certification Required - Accredited by American Heart Association.
• One year as an LPN in a hospital (general care) or long-term care setting with adults preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults.
• Knowledge of aging changes and common health problems of geriatric patients.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to direct nursing assistants.

About the Role

Lake Forest Place is a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a personalized experience for our residents. The team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and they are searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.