Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – The Alden Network

Location:

Evanston, IL

Base pay range: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr

• Provide direct nursing care to patients and supervise the daily nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local regulations, facility policies, and current standards.

• Current, unencumbered LPN license in Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain it within two weeks of employment.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Interest and/or knowledge in the care of the aged.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies and the general public.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Personable, enthusiastic and resourceful.

• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Possess adequate sight/hearing or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel and support agencies.
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• Accept and support instructions directed by appropriate authority, performing multiple tasks as required.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct nursing operations for the assigned unit.
• Ensure all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Directly supervise and instruct nurses and ancillary staff to promote job knowledge and adherence to policies.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, including dress code.
• Assist in developing written care plans that identify each patient’s problems and needs.
• Attend and actively participate in patient care plan conferences as directed.
• Report all concerns or complaints made by patients or their families to the Administrator.
• Counsel or discipline nursing staff as necessary.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties and that proper procedures are followed; conduct physical rounds to all patients daily and with physicians as required.
• Create and maintain a warm, personal, positive, and calm environment throughout the department.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Place orders for medications and treatments following established budgetary guidelines.
• Utilize PCC 24‑hour summaries for updates and recommendations related to patient care needs.
• Fill out complete accident and incident reports.
• Encourage physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
• Complete required assessments upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and record them on the Physician Order Form and POS.
• Record new or changed diet orders and forward information to the Dietary Department.
• Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established Charting and Documentation Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure completion of admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Review medication records for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to stop‑order policies.
• Administer professional services such as…