Job detail

LPN- Assisted Living

The Carriages of Rivergate

#Resident Care #Assisted Living #Vital Signs #LPN #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Healthcare #Nursing Practice #Point Click Care

Quick overview

Provide high-quality holistic nursing care and lead staff in the delivery of direct resident care. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and providing emotional support to residents and families.

Requirements summary

Requires proven experience as a licensed nurse with familiarity in assisted living procedures and Point Click Care software. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the physical stamina to handle diverse care tasks.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringInterpersonal CommunicationMedical TerminologyNursing CareHolistic CareVital Signs MeasurementPatient SupportMultidisciplinary TeamworkPoint Click Care

Job description

LPN: 12 Hours Shifts

Full-Time

Assisted Living

The Carriages of Rivergate is growing our TEAM and we are looking for exceptional individuals to fill LPN position. We take pride in providing our Residents with quality care, sensitivity, and kindness while respecting their independence.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice of professional nursing. You will lead licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Our core principles
SERVICE & GROWTH We will be passionate about caring for and serving our residents and their families, and in seeking new residents.
LEADERSHIP We will seek to build effective leaders at every level of the organization.
SIMPLICITY We will focus on the fundamentals.
IMPROVEMENT We will get a little better each day.
STEWARDSHIP We will be good stewards of all our resources.
ATTITUDE We will enthusiastically support each other in accomplishing our mission and goals.
PERSEVERANCE We will never give up.

What We Offer

Full-time employees receive

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (Flex)
Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Illinois Secure Choice – Roth IRA (Illinois Employees Only)

Responsibilities

Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, etc.
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.

Qualifications

Proven experience as licensed nurse.
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
Familiarity with assisted living procedures.
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
Knowledge of Point Click Care.
Good Physical condition and stamina.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate and able to handle stress.

The Carriages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.