What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Avenues at Springfield?
Job Summary:
The Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing and personal care required to the resident, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, and support in all activities of daily living that ensures the health, welfare, and safety of all residents of the facility.
Essential Duties:
· Monitoring residents’ condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible treatment and care.
· Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
· Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.
· Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
Benefits Offered:
- Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
- $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
- Leadership Training to enhance your management skills
- Daily Pay - get your money when you want
- Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
- Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
- Full-time, Part-time, PRN available
- Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
- Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
- Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
- Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
- Time Off to Vote
Qualifications:
- Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved LPN program with a pharmacology course.
- Must possess a current Illinois unencumbered license to practice as a LPN.
Salary : $25,000