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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

DEPARTMENT : Skilled Care Unit

STATUS : Non-Exempt, PRN

HOURS : PRN

SALARY RANGE : $23.00 - $33.00

POSTING DATE : 3 / 27 / 24

At Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we seek highly skilled, compassionate employees to continue our healing mission : to positively influence the health of those we serve . Our team is committed to providing the best possible patient experience. FMH is also committed to providing our team members with an environment that allows them to do their best work while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

NATURE OF WORK :

Provides direct and indirect, as well as restorative, resident patient care under the direction of Registered Nurse. Assists residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. Performs any combination of the following duties in care of patients in an extended care facility under the direction of nursing staff : Answers call lights, assists in bathing, dressing and undressing patients, serves and collects food trays, feeds patients, transports patients using a wheelchair or geriatric chair, assists patients in walking and transferring, turns and repositions bedfast patients, changes bed linens, takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration, monitors food and fluid intake and output, and cleans patient rooms.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current licensure in the State of Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nurse. Current BLS certification or willingness to become certified within first three months.

EXPERIENCE :

• Preferred previous experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care facility preferred. New graduates considered.
• Dementia training huge plus.

SKILLS :

Strong customer relations experience required. Team player willing to assist in meeting organizational goals. Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented approach to others. High level of professionalism and confidentiality, in compliance with HIPAA standards. Exemplary critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills required; ability to work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

BENEFITS :

WHAT FMH HAVE TO OFFER :

When working with FMH, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, with company match, referral bonuses and more. FMH is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. FMH believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Salary : $23 - $33