Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

Start a meaningful career where compassion meets community at St. Joseph Village in Chicago. As an LPN, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care to residents in a warm, faith-based environment. Here, your clinical skills are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference every day. Enjoy an easy commute with free adjacent parking for employees and a bus stop conveniently located right across the street. Pre-tax transportation and commuting benefits are also available to help make getting to and from work more affordable and flexible.

About the role

In this role, you will provide direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures by assigned nursing personnel.
• Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes, and document as indicated.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for residents and arrange transportation as needed.
• Provide nursing leadership to assigned nursing personnel.
• Perform direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
• Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment; notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
• Participate in the survey process during inspection surveys and in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state.
• 1+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

Pay

USD $32.00–$38.00 per hour.