What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN - Arden Courts Palos Heights position at Arden Courts?
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents and maintains related work records. The LPN also ensures resident’s needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines. As a member of the Health & Wellness team, you ensure industry-leading resident care.
AMAZING benefits WITH NO WAITING PERIOD including no mandate to stay over for shift coverage, daily access to pay with ZayZoon, uniforms, employee discounts, employee appreciation events, EAP, holiday worked premium pay and more
Skills: Basic reading and writing skills, and ability to speak English in an understandable manner
Years of Experience: Gerontological nursing including dementia population preferred
Licensure: Current active LPN license in state of practice
Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat for prolonged periods; Ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a frequent basis; Full use of hands, arms, and legs (for writing and medication administration); Ability to read thermometers, charts and testing equipment
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with Arden Courts, please contact the listed posting contact.
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