LPN
Marseilles, Illinois
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Goldwater Care Marseilles, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents. Goldwater Care is long-term care.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Skilled Nursing
- License
- LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensecurrent unencumbered state LPN license
- Term
- PermanentPart time and full time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current unencumbered state LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state license
- Certification
- current CPR certification Current CPR Certification is required
- Also asks
- ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Also asks
- ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Also asks
- knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines for nursing care facilities Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Preferred
- Experience
- Long Term Care experience Experience in Long Term Care is preferred
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefitsopportunities for professional growth and developmentOpportunities for professional growth and development
- Benefitscollaborative and supportive work environmentCollaborative and supportive work environment
- Benefitsbenefits packageCompetitive salary and benefits package (please inquire for details)
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Day to day
- direct day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift
- Day to day
- complete and file record-keeping forms/charts upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge
- Day to day
- prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
- Day to day
- develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel and other departments Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel and other departments within the facility
- Day to day
- administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, and wound dressings Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, and more
- Day to day
- monitor assigned personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations Monitor assigned personnel to ensure they are following established safety regulations
- Day to day
- maintain confidentiality of resident care information and report unauthorized disclosure Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure
- Day to day
- perform other duties as assigned Perform other duties as assigned
- Details
- move intermittently through workday Must be able to move intermittently through the workday
- Details
- cope with mental and emotional stress of the position Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Details
- function independently and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies Must function independently and have the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
- Details
- push, pull, move, and/or lift minimum 25 lbs to 5 ft height and carry 50 ft
The workplace
Goldwater Care runs long-term care sites across Illinois, with registered nurse openings posted on 12-hour shifts.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
Original listing
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Goldwater Care Marseilles
Location: Marseilles, Illinois Job Type: PART TIME_AND_FULL TIME
About the Role
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Goldwater Care Marseilles, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents. You will be responsible for delivering direct nursing care, supervising nursing assistants, and ensuring that all residents receive the care they need to achieve their goals. If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift
Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel and other departments within the facility
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, and more
Monitor assigned personnel to ensure they are following established safety regulations
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state license
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Current CPR Certification is required
Experience in Long Term Care is preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to move intermittently through the workday
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must function independently and have the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
We Offer
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package (please inquire for details)
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, please apply to join our team today.
What's around it?
Marseilles, IL
Living costs about the same as the US average