Stonebridge Jacksonville - Jacksonville, IL
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Jacksonville, IL
About the position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at StoneBridge Jacksonville is responsible for providing essential medical care and support to residents, particularly the elderly, as part of a dedicated healthcare team. This role emphasizes compassion, patience, and a commitment to enhancing the well-being of residents through personalized care. The LPN will coordinate nursing care, administer medications, and perform various medical treatments while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the nursing care of residents on the unit, ensuring all residents are assigned a capable nurse aide.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion in performing nursing duties.
- Provides safe and accurate medication-related interventions to residents.
- Administers and documents medications and treatments according to each resident's medication schedule.
- Understands the rationale for the effects of medications and treatments and administers them correctly.
- Provides treatments per physician orders, including wound care and catheterization.
- Orders and receives medications from the pharmacy.
- Conducts accurate accounting of all narcotics and manages medication cart keys.
- Responds promptly to resident requests for pain intervention and documents accordingly.
- Transcribes and coordinates the implementation of physician orders accurately.
- Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of residents and notifies physicians of changes.
- Prepares work assignment sheets considering resident safety and staff qualifications.
- Reports staff shortages to nursing management.
- Participates in employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.
Requirements
- Must have a current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty desired.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing.
- Prefer 2 years' experience in a long-term care setting.
- Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Additional certification in nursing specialty desired.
- Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Scheduling
- Bonus opportunities & recognition
- Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
