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FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Afternoons

Location: BOURBONNAIS AL & MEMORY CARE

Summary:
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care. The LPN will play a critical role in providing quality care to our residents, supporting their health and well-being through daily nursing care, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to elder care, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for enhancing the lives of residents. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.



Required Experience:




Preferred Experience:

• Strong clinical skills with a focus on resident-centered care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing assisted living facilities.


Required Licensure/Education:

Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois. BLS Required


Preferred Licensure/Education:

None

Compensation:

Minimum hourly rate: $30.48

Maximum hourly rate: $38.85

Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties:

1. Resident Care:
o Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.
o Perform basic medical procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and administering injections as prescribed.
o Assist residents with personal care tasks as needed.
2. Medication Management:
o Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document administration in the medical records.
o Monitor residents for potential side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
o Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications in compliance with facility policies and regulations.
3. Health Monitoring and Documentation:
o Monitor and document residents’ health status, noting any changes in condition and reporting them to the supervising nurse or primary care provider.
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including service plans, progress notes, and medication logs.
o Participate in resident care conferences and contribute to service plan.
4. Support to CNAs/NA’s:
o Work collaboratively with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)/Nursing Assistant (NAs) to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
o Provide guidance and support to CNAs/NAs in their daily tasks and ensure care is provided according to the residents' service plans and health system policies.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
o Work closely with all direct care staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for residents.
o Communicate effectively with residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing updates on care and health status.
6. Compliance and Safety:
o Adhere to all state and federal regulations, as well as health system policies and procedures.
o Participate in quality assurance and infection control programs.
o Respond to emergencies promptly and provide appropriate care, following facility protocols.
7. Resident Advocacy:
o Serve as a liaison between residents, their families, and healthcare providers.
o Advocate for residents' health and well-being, ensuring they receive appropriate care and respect.
o Address concerns or complaints from residents and families
8. Organizational Compliance:
o Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to infection control, safety, abuse & neglect and resident privacy (HIPAA).
o Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees.
o Promote a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
o Regularly complete all assigned training modules and courses within the Learning Management System (LMS) to stay up to date on required skills, policies, and industry standards.





Nonessential Job Duties:

1. Resident Care:
o Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.
o Perform basic medical procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and administering injections as prescribed.
o Assist residents with personal care tasks as needed.
2. Medication Management:
o Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document administration in the medical records.
o Monitor residents for potential side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
o Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications in compliance with facility policies and regulations.
3. Health Monitoring and Documentation:
o Monitor and document residents’ health status, noting any changes in condition and reporting them to the supervising nurse or primary care provider.
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including service plans, progress notes, and medication logs.
o Participate in resident care conferences and contribute to service plan.
4. Support to CNAs/NA’s:
o Work collaboratively with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)/Nursing Assistant (NAs) to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
o Provide guidance and support to CNAs/NAs in their daily tasks and ensure care is provided according to the residents' service plans and health system policies.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
o Work closely with all direct care staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for residents.
o Communicate effectively with residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing updates on care and health status.
6. Compliance and Safety:
o Adhere to all state and federal regulations, as well as health system policies and procedures.
o Participate in quality assurance and infection control programs.
o Respond to emergencies promptly and provide appropriate care, following facility protocols.
7. Resident Advocacy:
o Serve as a liaison between residents, their families, and healthcare providers.
o Advocate for residents' health and well-being, ensuring they receive appropriate care and respect.
o Address concerns or complaints from residents and families
8. Organizational Compliance:
o Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to infection control, safety, abuse & neglect and resident privacy (HIPAA).
o Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees.
o Promote a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
o Regularly complete all assigned training modules and courses within the Learning Management System (LMS) to stay up to date on required skills, policies, and industry standards.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Lic Practical Nurse
* CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Education:
Essential:
* LPN CERTIFICATION

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: A diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and
administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV systems, universal precautions, and protective equipment to minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose a high risk; however usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduce risk.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MD's. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, and ability to read machines.
Smell: Helpful to note the presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, and heart sounds.
Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 6-40
Shift: Variable for 24-hour coverage
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Further lifting and carrying requirements:
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move
independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'-150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so
as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: Often
Pushing &pulling - 50-200 lbs:
Fine Manipulation: Typing on computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IVs.
Leg Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally- (repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency from floor to
floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6-40
Outside hours: 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-drugs; Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy.
Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.