JOBS

Park Place of Elmhurst is seeking an LPN to join their team for the day shift. Hours available: 7am-3:30pm. Summary of essential job functions:

• Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the clients and manage the day-to-day activities performed by the Certified Nursing Assistants working as a team.
• Ensures that client needs are met within professional standards of practice according to physician orders.
• Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Assists clients in meeting their goals through assessment and monitoring of clients care needs and interaction with the interdisciplinary team including the physician.
• Provides education and guidance to clients and their families on disease process and management.
• Manage the CNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures established by PLS.
• Document in nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided for the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care.
• Identify the resident before administering any medication or treatment.
• Ensure adequate medical supplies are available to meet the medical needs of the patients. Report the needs to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Provide direction and leadership to the CNA staff.
• Receive and review nursing report at the beginning of the shift and compile nursing report at the end of the shift.
• Asses the residents change in medical condition to the proper authority at that time.
• Ensure the care given is in accordance with federal and state regulations, as well as the resident’s wishes.
• Monitor vital signs in accordance with the resident’s treatment plan.