The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders and emergent needs.
Posted Sep 11
Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Flexible schedule Able to work a flexible schedule.
Unit and setting
Adult Day Health Prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.seniors and adults with special needs
License
LPN license LPN License, CPR certification, and valid malpractice insurance policy if applicable.
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
LPN LicenseLPN License, CPR certification, and valid malpractice insurance policy if applicable.
Certification
CPR certification
Also asks
valid malpractice insurance policy if applicable
Also asks
at least 21 years of ageAt least 21 years of age.
Also asks
strong communication and engaging interpersonal skillsStrong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Also asks
able to multi-task and manage time effectivelyAble to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Also asks
able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for extended periods while providing physical assistanceAble to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
Also asks
successful results of background check and state-specific regulatory requirementsSuccessful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.
Preferred
Experience
at least one year full-time equivalent healthcare experienceAt least one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
Experience
experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needsPrior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
provide nursing care according to care plan, physician orders, and emergency needsProvides nursing care to members according to individual plan of care, physician's orders and emergency needs.
Day to day
observe, monitor, and document vitals and treatment responses, reporting abnormalities to DONObserves, monitors and documents members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, reporting abnormalities to Director of Nursing.
Day to day
assist members with hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals, departures, and social activitiesAssists members as needed with daily functional activities, including but not limited to, hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Day to day
provide health education and instruction to staff, members, and familyProvides health education and instruction to staff, members and family members.
Day to day
provide emergency care as requiredProvides emergency care as required.
Day to day
administer medications under RN supervision with appropriate certificationMay be required to administer medications with appropriate certification and supervision by the Registered Nurse.
Day to day
communicate with members, families, co-workers, referral agencies, and communityCommunicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
Day to day
participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and collaborate with cross-functional team
Day to day
comply with company policies, procedures, safety, and regulatory standardsComply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders and emergent needs. Duties involve providing instruction and assistance to members, staff and family members. The Licensed Practical Nurse ensures that all work complies with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards. Qualifications
LPN License, CPR certification, and valid malpractice insurance policy if applicable.
At least 21 years of age.
At least one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
Prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Able to work a flexible schedule.
Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Provides nursing care to members according to individual plan of care, physician's orders and
emergency needs.
Observes, monitors and documents members' vital signs and responses to treatments and
medications, reporting abnormalities to Director of Nursing.
Assists members as needed with daily functional activities, including but not limited to, hygiene,
meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Provides health education and instruction to staff, members and family members.
Provides emergency care as required.
May be required to administer medications with appropriate certification and supervision by the Registered Nurse.
Communicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their
families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested; actively
collaborate with cross-functional team, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancing the member experience and achieving the center’s overall goals and objectives.
Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time.
Neighborhoods+The clearest location distinction in the excerpts is downtown versus the surrounding residential blocks, rather than a set of documented neighborhood boundaries. Martin Avenue and Martin Square put shops, dining, community events, and the Homewood Metra station within reach; surrounding streets offer mature trees, yards, vintage houses, ranches, and split-levels. Garden-style and low-rise apartment communities provide another option near parks and the downtown corridor. The sources do not establish particular neighborhoods as nurse or young-professional enclaves.
The clearest location distinction in the excerpts is downtown versus the surrounding residential blocks, rather than a set of documented neighborhood boundaries. Martin Avenue and Martin Square put shops, dining, community events, and the Homewood Metra station within reach; surrounding streets offer mature trees, yards, vintage houses, ranches, and split-levels.
Garden-style and low-rise apartment communities provide another option near parks and the downtown corridor. The sources do not establish particular neighborhoods as nurse or young-professional enclaves.
Getting around+Homewood station provides direct Metra Electric District service into downtown Chicago, with Calumet station another nearby rail option. Regional driving routes identified in the guides include I-294, I-57, and I-80, but a downtown rail connection should not be mistaken for a direct hospital commute. Nurses should check the full station-to-workplace trip and service at their actual shift times before choosing a home. The supplied excerpts do not establish hospital-specific travel times, overnight transit coverage, or employee parking arrangements.
Homewood station provides direct Metra Electric District service into downtown Chicago, with Calumet station another nearby rail option. Regional driving routes identified in the guides include I-294, I-57, and I-80, but a downtown rail connection should not be mistaken for a direct hospital commute.
Nurses should check the full station-to-workplace trip and service at their actual shift times before choosing a home. The supplied excerpts do not establish hospital-specific travel times, overnight transit coverage, or employee parking arrangements.
Outdoors+Izaak Walton Preserve is the standout local escape, with walking trails, lakes, woodlands, and sandy terrain that distinguish it from a conventional neighborhood park. Homewood Estates Park supplies playgrounds, open space, and sports facilities, while Patriots Park adds a walking path and playground. Wampum Lake Woods and Sauk Trail Woods broaden the nearby forest-preserve options beyond the village. For structured recreation, the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club offers indoor tennis and fitness facilities, and the H-F Park District Aquatic Center is a seasonal outdoor option.
Izaak Walton Preserve is the standout local escape, with walking trails, lakes, woodlands, and sandy terrain that distinguish it from a conventional neighborhood park. Homewood Estates Park supplies playgrounds, open space, and sports facilities, while Patriots Park adds a walking path and playground.
Wampum Lake Woods and Sauk Trail Woods broaden the nearby forest-preserve options beyond the village. For structured recreation, the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club offers indoor tennis and fitness facilities, and the H-F Park District Aquatic Center is a seasonal outdoor option.
Homewood's distinctive combination is a walkable south-suburban downtown, established homes, and a nature preserve close to everyday life. Martin Avenue and Martin Square anchor independent shopping, a farmers market, public art, and community gatherings; the Downtown Art and Garden Street Fair and Fall Fest are named local traditions. On days off, Izaak Walton Preserve offers lakes, woodland trails, and sandy terrain, while Stoney Point Grill on Ridge Road provides a nearby meal-and-drinks option.
For a relocating nurse, the most important choice is the address-to-shift connection. Homewood's Metra Electric District station links directly to downtown Chicago, and regional highways provide driving alternatives, but neither establishes an easy trip to every hospital. Check actual shift-time service, the final connection to work, and employer parking before committing. Housing ranges from vintage houses, ranches, and split-levels to garden-style and low-rise apartments. Downtown proximity can support walking outings, while other errands may require driving. Families should verify school boundaries by address. The supplied excerpts are useful for local character, not confirmation of hospital commute times or overnight amenities.
