Nurse Lpn - Rolling Meadows, United States - Clearbrook

Clearbrook

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Rolling Meadows, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Program:
Commons

Location:
Rolling Meadows, IL

Hours:
Full time, 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 11:45 PM - 8:30 AM - Overnight Shift

Clearbrook is a non-profit, social services agency that specializes in providing innovative opportunities and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) has the responsibility to render nursing services to clients under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Physician.

The LPN provides the clients under her/his care with nursing services in accordance with their needs. The LPN supervises the Habilitation Aides in the absence of other supervisory personnel.

Essential Functions:

Administration of medications and/or treatments as ordered.
Provide training in habits in personal hygiene skills as seen necessary or as a follow up to written care plan.
Participate as appropriate in the planning and implementation of client programming.
Detect signs of illness, dysfunction, or maladaptive behavior that warrant medical, nursing, or psychosocial intervention. Coordinate with client's QIDP/Program Manager and Coordinators to ensure follow up.
Possess basic skills required to meet the health needs and problems of the clients.
Provide first aid in the presence of accident or illness.

Assist in completing monthly assignments which include:

Vital signs and weights
Nursing monthly summaries
Annual summaries
Document services provided to the clients (e.g. bowel, bladder, etc) and changes in the resident's condition.
Follow behavior programs and document accordingly.
Transcribe physician's orders and type dictation from physicians as necessary.
It is the responsibility of the LPN to maintain confidentiality with all clients and their families and maintain a professional image/role as a representative of the agency.
Adhere to all policies and procedures established for Clearbrook, the Commons, and those of all governing bodies.
Assist with filing on the day time and midnight shifts.
Document significant medical issues about the residents on the com. log.
Complete mandatory training annually.
Perform any other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The LPN must have:

Nursing Diploma
1 year of related experience
LPN License in the state of Illinois
Flexible with 1 week on-call per month

Full Time Benefits Package:

Group term life insurance and longterm disability insurance (fully paid for by Clearbrook)
Health insurance plans
403(b) retirement savings plus company contributions
Optional dental insurance, critical illness/accident, and shortterm disability
Paid sick days
Paid holidays off
Paid vacation
Opportunities for referral bonuses and training bonuses
And MORE

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).