Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Serenity Estates of Lena is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide person-centered care to residents in our nursing home setting. This is a full-time, part-time, or PRN position located in Lena, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' health conditions and needs
• Develop, implement, and update care plans
• Monitor vital signs and health status
• Provide treatments and nursing interventions
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Monitor residents for medication side effects and effectiveness
• Maintain medication records and ensure compliance with physician orders
• Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Delegate nursing tasks appropriately
• Provide guidance and training to nursing staff
• Communicate with physicians regarding resident conditions and treatment plans
• Educate residents and families about health conditions and care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Document assessments, treatments, medications, and changes in condition
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Provide first aid and emergency nursing care
• Coordinate transfers to hospitals when necessary
• Follow infection prevention protocols and regulations
• Monitor residents for signs of infection
• Ensure a safe environment and reduce risks of falls and injuries
• Adhere to federal, state, and facility regulations
• Participate in quality improvement and resident safety programs
• Assist during inspections and audits
• Protect residents' rights and dignity
• Advocate for quality care and appropriate services
• Address resident and family concerns

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of Illinois
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• No minimum experience required; equivalent education or training accepted

Required Skills and Competencies

• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Leadership and teamwork
• Familiarity with EHR systems
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organization
• Knowledge of geriatric and long-term care nursing

Schedule and Compensation

Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available.

Compensation includes:

• Shift differentials (full-time and part-time only)
• Weekend differentials (full-time and part-time only)
• Bonuses available (full-time and part-time only; see HR for details)
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for part-time positions; $10,000 for full-time positions
• Holiday pay
• Vacation time (full-time and part-time employees only)
• Sick leave (full-time and part-time employees only)
• Illinois Paid Leave

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Hospital Indemnity insurance

Note: This is not a comprehensive job description. Duties and responsibilities may change or be added based on operational needs and resident care requirements.