Park Place of Elmhurst is an elegant five-star community conveniently located across the street from Edward Elmhurst hospital. Here at Park Place of Elmhurst, we offer a continuum of care with the security of lifecare. Our residents also have access to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support right on campus. We are seeking hardworking a full-time LPN to support carrying out our mission to deliver quality care to our residents!
Providence Life Services offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D, Vision, PTO, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), Retirement Match Program, Employee longevity bonus, and Tuition Reimbursement for those that have a school loan! We also offer a quarterly attendance bonus!
Financial Flexibility with the All- New on Demand Payment. Providing early access (before pay-day) to a portion of your earned wages.
Shift available: 3pm-11:30pm
Summary of essential job functions

• Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the clients and manage the day-to-day activities performed by the Certified Nursing Assistants working as a team.
• Ensures that client needs are met within professional standards of practice according to physician orders.
• Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Assists clients in meeting their goals through assessment and monitoring of clients care needs and interaction with the interdisciplinary team including the physician.
• Provides education and guidance to clients and their families on disease process and management.
• Manage the CNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures established by PLS.
• Document in nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided for the resident, as well as the resident's response to care.
• Identify the resident before administering any medication or treatment.
• Ensure adequate medical supplies are available to meet the medical needs of the patients. Report the needs to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Provide direction and leadership to the CNA staff.
• Receive and review nursing report at the beginning of the shift and compile nursing report at the end of the shift.
• Asses the residents change in medical condition to the proper authority at that time.
• Ensure the care given is in accordance with federal and state regulations, as well as the resident's wishes.
• Monitor vital signs in accordance with the resident's treatment plan.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as LPN in the State of IL
• Previous experience in long-term care is a plus.
• Minimum one year of medical/surgical experience.
• The LPN must be a person who is licensed as a Licensed Practical/Registered Nurse in the State of IL and be in good standing.
• The nursing license must be active and unencumbered in accordance with the department and professional regulations.

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