Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Goldwater Care · Peoria Heights, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k after 6 months of service
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality care.
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants.
- Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel in planning the shift’s services, programs, and activities.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
- Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
- Receive and transcribe telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
- Chart nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
- Current CPR Certification is required.
- Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
Schedule
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.