Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Now Hiring - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses) to join our TEAM!!!

Location: 9777 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL 60714

At Niles 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!
• Full Time LPNs will receive a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• 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.

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