Part-time Assisted Living RN/LPN

Description

Are you a compassionate caregiver with a passion for enriching the lives of others? At Westminster Village, our mission is to provide excellence in senior living through a continuum of care and services. This means that we aim to be an employer who provides all the necessary tools, recognition, and support to our hardworking team!! Westminster Village is seeking an RN/LPN to join our team in our state-of-the-art facility in Assisted Living! As an RN/LPN, your goal will be to provide direct patient care, administer medication, perform assessments, etc. 

We offer fantastic benefits that are included in the link below:

Westminster Village Benefits 

We are looking for an RN/LPN available for a 2nd shift part-time position (3pm-11:30pm) working every other weekend, and some holidays with 48 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks). Apply now to work for the very best continuing care retirement community in Bloomington/Normal!

Duties:

• Assists the Director of Assisted Living with the 24-hour accountability for resident safety and care.
• Performs direct patient care to residents according to physician’s orders and in conformance with the recognized nursing procedures, established standards, and administrative policy.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Follows the plan of care for each resident within the guidelines of Assisted Living.
• Works in collaboration with Physicians, Pharmacists, Dietitian, Therapists, and Activities as well as families and other authorized persons and disciplines involved in the care of the resident to facilitate communication and execution of the total plan of care.
• Observes and encourages infections control measures in accordance with facility policy as well as the rules and regulations governing infection control practices.
• Observe and promote the facility goal of “Restraint Free Environment” and assists others in finding alternative measures.
• Observes and promotes the facility goal of “Limited Lift Environment”.
• Protects patient confidentiality in all aspects of care and all communication of information, computer communication, telephone communication, and direct communication MUST be handled in strict confidence according to the laws which govern Patient Confidentiality.
• Performs and documents assessments of residents, including behavior monitoring, physical assessment, and response to specific medications, etc.
• Assists physician in examination of resident or with treatments being performed by the physician.
• Responds to emergency calls to the Village or Willows if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living or Memory Care Coordinator.
• Familiarize oneself with location and use of firefighting equipment, alarms, and disaster procedures.
• Attend educational meetings planned for this position.
• Abides by all facility policies including but not limited to the Abuse Policy.
• Assists with daily staffing in the absence of scheduler and/or Director of Assisted Living.

Requirements

Must be a graduate in good standing of an accredited school of nursing. Current and unencumbered license to practice in the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse. Work experience in Gerontological Nursing is strongly desired. Medical/Surgical experience is acceptable. 

Working knowledge of healthcare delivery in the Geriatric, Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing setting. Knowledge of the aging process, pharmacology, assessment of the elderly, and practical application of clinical interventions. Desire to work in a skilled/rehabilitation setting is required. Current CPR certification is required.