Licensed Nurse

Company: Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Licensed Nurse - Contract Work
--Why Charter Senior Living?"It truly feels like a family at Charter.-- The residents are an extension of my family now.-- I love coming to their home and helping them stay healthy by assisting them with their medications and care.-- I love to chat with them and laugh, because at Charter our values include "Have fun while serving". We are charged with enhancing the human spirit of our residents, but they are really enhancing my spirit."---Charter Senior Living Associate
Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates Charter Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Wage- Perfect Attendance bonus offer monthly- Earn an extra $100 per month (after taxes).----- Health Insurance--- 401K- Tuition Reimbursement- Employee Referral Bonus- Resident Referral Bonus
Your potential is unlimited. As a small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates.
POSITION SUMMARY:----
The Licensed Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for all duties in relation to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents in a professional and caring manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• --Understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication reports.
  
• Understands the resident alert status and documents appropriately in the resident's record.
  
• Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee's information.
  
• Notifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/HSD of resident changes of condition.
  
• Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
  
• Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
  
• Monitors medications that arrive from the pharmacy.
  
• Timely notifies the pharmacy of any discrepancies.
  
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  Must be a Licensed Nurse in the appropriate state (LVN/LPN).Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population.-- Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.Preferred proficiency in English.-- Attends in-services monthly required for position.-- Receives and maintains CPR certification.All offers of employment are subject to passing background check.----
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  CORE VALUES
  To Serve with HeartTo Serve with PurposeTo Serve with CourageTo Have Fun While ServingJB.0.00.LN

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