What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Ambassador Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Now Hiring - Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) ALL Shifts
Ambassador Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a GREAT place to work and is a trusted healthcare resource for the community. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and emotional well-being to our residents and can offer a wide range of services including a Comprehensive Wound Care program, IV, Nutritional and Respiratory services and so much more! By joining our team, you will have the support and mentoring needed to provide quality care and to excel in your role!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
Summary: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
Specific Duties:
- Responsible for making rounds to observe and evaluate physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
- Prepares and administers medications charts as required.
- Administers treatments.
- Consults with physicians.
- Communicates with director of nursing and staff.
- Monitors all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity.
- Prepares residents for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies.
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident
- Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.
Job Requirements
- Long term care experience preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursing in a long-term care environment
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed in Illinois.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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