Medical Care Specialist

7 days ago


Waukegan, Illinois, United States Franciscan Ministries Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Franciscan Ministries. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care and advice regarding health-related concerns for residents in a community setting.

You will oversee the daily activities of certified nursing assistants while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include medication administration, wound care, resident assessments, and collaboration with the healthcare team to promote holistic care.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants and resident care associates according to current federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies.
  • Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
  • Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
  • Assess changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative, and documenting accordingly.
  • Transcribe physician orders to medical records and carry out orders as written.
  • Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
  • Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observing for changes, and documenting accordingly as indicated.
  • Schedule follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
  • Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
  • Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc., in accordance with current policies and procedures.
  • Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
  • Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community's leadership team.
  • Ensure there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
  • Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
  • Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
  • May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
  • Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
Requirements

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state, as well as a current CPR certification

Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.
Compensation and Benefits

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience

Weekend Differential: $3.00 an hour

Village at Victory Lakes/Lindenhurst, IL

This is a full-time position, offering competitive compensation and benefits.



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