Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Franciscan Ministries
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Franciscan Village - Lemont, IL Position Summary In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community. What We Offer

• Hourly Shift Differentials
• Weekend Shift Differential
• PayActiv - Immediately access up to 50% of your earned pay
• Tax Free Student Loan Forgiveness
• Great Health Plans
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Appreciation Events
• A 5-Star CMS Rated Team
• Consistently ranked as one of the Best Nursing Homes by US News Magazine! Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
  • Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
  • Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
  • Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
  • Assess for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.
  • Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
  • Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
  • Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
  • Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
  • Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
  • Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
  • Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
  • Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community's leadership team.
  • Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
  • Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
  • Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
  • May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
  • Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates. Position Requirements Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state Experience: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred Skills & Abilities:
    • Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents. Min: USD $34.00/Hr. Max: USD $37.00/Hr.

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