Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

St. Coletta's of Illinois operates an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for individuals with developmental disabilities, allowing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently while receiving 24/7 support.

About the role

The nursing department is seeking an LPN to provide medical treatment and personal care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities enrolled in the agency’s programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care plan to assigned individuals.
• Administers specified medications, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount on the individual’s chart.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Collects laboratory specimens, such as urine, blood, and sputum.
• Assembles and uses equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Monitors health status of individuals on assigned caseload.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains medical records in accordance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Prepares or examines food for prescribed diets.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe physical environment for students.
• Observes individuals and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to supervisor.
• Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, and provides other treatments as required.
• Ensures all medication orders are promptly and accurately communicated to the pharmacy, to the appropriate sites, and to the staff administering the medications.
• Ensures all prescribed (including over-the-counter) medications are at the site and are accurately administered.
• Accurately completes Medication Administration Record.

Requirements

• Illinois LPN License required.
• One-year experience with medication administration.
• Pharmacology certificate.
• Prior experience with intellectually and/or physically disabled individuals.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a physical, drug screening, and MVR background check.

Pay

$33.45 hourly

Schedule

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• 403b retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Personal days
• Sick days
• 10 paid holidays

Locations

Tinley Park, IL / Country Club Hills, IL