Nurse - Day Shift (Full time)
Discovery Senior Living · Peoria, IL · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Heartis Village Senior Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a day shift position.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to residents in accordance with established care plans, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of residents' physical and psychosocial status and monitor for changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document appropriately.
- Cookordination and communication of resident care needs with physicians, families, pharmacies, and other care providers.
- Support health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives within the community.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Aid in care planning, service plan updates, and resident evaluations as required.
- Collaborate with caregivers, wellness team members, and leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
- Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and emergencies using sound clinical judgment.
- Support training and guidance for care staff as appropriate.
- Ensure the community adheres to applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to resident care and services.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, audits, and compliance activities as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or a Professional Registered Nurse as per state regulations.
- Minimum of two (2) years of Licensed Nurse experience required.
- Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a skilled nursing environment preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate appropriately.
- Demonstrated commitment to seniors and person-centered care.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible schedules as required by the community.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer applications.
- Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
- Ability to lift or assist residents as required by care plans.