What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Long Term Care position at Sunset Home?
We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at Sunset Home: Please see below for additional details and qualifications!
Facility Address: 418 Washington St, Quincy, IL 62301
Shifts: 12 hour shifts, 36 hours per week. 6AM – 6:30pm or Nights 6pm to 6:30am
Weekend and holiday requirement: Every other weekend (S-S), rotating holiday schedule.
Pay Range: Based on years of verified experience ranges from $18.00 to $20.50 per hour plus applicable shift differential.
Shift Diff: $2.50/hr for nights, $1.00/hr for weekends.
Responsibilities:
· Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
· Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
· Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
· Order prescribed medications supplies as necessary.
· Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify the Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
· Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy care, and range of motion exercises, care of the dead/dying, obtaining specimens for lab tests, recording blood pressures etc., as required.
· Ensure that established post-mortem procedures are followed, including contacting the physician, responsible party, funeral home, facility staff/departments, as directed.
· Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, admissions/discharge reports, incident reports, evaluations, charting, etc.
· Record new/changed diet orders and forward information to Dietary Department.
· Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program.
Must haves:
· Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of IL. Will accept out of state for nurses willing to get IL licensure.
· Must be a graduate of an approved ASN or BSN program for the RN position or a graduate of an LPN program for the LPN position.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.
· Open to accepting new graduates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location