What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at West Chicago Living and Rehab Center LLC?
Day Shift alternate weekends and one day a week
12 hour shifts
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Location: West Chicago, Illinois
Company Name: Lineage Health Care Consulting
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Lineage Health Care Consulting in West Chicago, Illinois. The successful candidate will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervise nursing assistants, and maintain a positive and calm environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Execute the day-to-day functions of Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), meet with assigned staff to plan services, and make written and oral reports as required
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, provide leadership to nursing personnel, and complete required record keeping forms
Administer medications and perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel and create a positive atmosphere throughout the unit
Administer professional services, monitor personnel to ensure safety regulations are followed, and maintain confidentiality of resident care information
Qualifications of a Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Current, unencumbered license to practice as an Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Illinois
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Ability to make independent decisions and be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures
Current CPR Certification required
Experience in Long Term Care is preferred
Physical Demands of the Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position
Ability to meet general health requirements set forth by the facility
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum