What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Now Hiring - A FULL TIME (MORNING) SHIFT LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses) to join our TEAM!!!

At Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, you will find compassionate and caring staff dedicated to providing exceptional care while promoting independence and emotional well-being. We strive to maintain the highest level of integrity and attentiveness to the needs of our residents and families. Helping others is our collective passion and providing excellent care is our duty. We would love for YOU to be a part of our team!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

NEW Non-Benefit Rate Wages available to Full and Part-Time hires - $40 / hour!
Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)
Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)
401K Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

PRIMARY DUTY

The primary purpose of the LPN is to provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents. The LPN works as part of the nursing team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides direct resident care and treatments, including, but not limited to :

Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with facility policy

Monitors and records temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, catheterizations, etc.

Sterilizes equipment and supplies as needed

Collects samples such as blood, urine and sputum, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples

Prepares residents for medical treatments, examinations and tests, explaining the procedures and their purpose

Administers prescribed emergency care

Answers residents’ call-lights and determines how to assist them as needed

Assess residents’ conditions and vitals to determine and / or modify resident treatment plans

Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in residents’ conditions

Provides input for the development of individualized care plans and implements accordingly

Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records

Record residents' medical information and vital signs

Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents

May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by facility

Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines

Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and / or Administrator

Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards

Assists families and other visitors as needed

Attends / completes required in-services and other required meetings

Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be licensed in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Benefit Package Includes :

Excellent Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Group Health Insurance / Dental & Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / Retirement

Paid Birthday

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.

Salary : $40

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