Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>The Village at Mercy Creek,</u></strong> a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL. We offer Assisted Living and a Memory Care Unit. We are looking for <strong>Full-Time Night Nurses and Part-Time 2p to 10p Nurses </strong>to join our growing team. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">$2,500.00 Sign On Bonus!</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Position Summary</u></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities</u></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Initiate, review and update care plans as required.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></li><li style="margin-right: -4.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Position Requirements</u></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education</strong>: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university</span></p><p style="margin: 0in -4.5pt 0in 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Licenses/Certifications: </strong>Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience</strong>: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills</strong> <strong>& Abilities: </strong></span></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">We believe in our associates and are commited to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">#LivingJoyfully</span></p> Min: USD $34.00/Hr. Max: USD $42.00/Hr.