LPN

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Goldwater Care Marseilles Location: Marseilles, Illinois Job Type: PART TIME_AND_FULL TIME About the Role: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Goldwater Care Marseilles, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents. You will be responsible for delivering direct nursing care, supervising nursing assistants, and ensuring that all residents receive the care they need to achieve their goals. If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shiftComplete and file required record-keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or dischargePrepare and administer medications as ordered by the physicianDevelop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel and other departments within the facilityAdminister professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, and moreMonitor assigned personnel to ensure they are following established safety regulationsMaintain confidentiality of all resident care information and report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosurePerform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licenseMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilitiesCurrent CPR Certification is requiredExperience in Long Term Care is preferred Physical Demands: Must be able to move intermittently through the workdayMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the positionMust function independently and have the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agenciesMust be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet We Offer: Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCollaborative and supportive work environmentCompetitive salary and benefits package (please inquire for details) How to Apply: If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, please apply to join our team today.