Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Franciscan Ministries
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Assisted Living/Memory Support Unit H o urs Needed •
PRN (As Needed): NOC, 6:00pm-6:00am 1065 E Victory Dr, Lindenhurst,
IL 60046 Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour 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. 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. livingjoyfully Min: USD $32.00/Hr.
Max: USD $38.00/Hr.
Keywords: Franciscan Ministries, Waukegan , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Waukegan, Illinois
