Licenced Practical Nurse

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Responsible for the provision and supervision of nursing care for ministry residents pursuant to resident care plans and physician orders.  With aid of registered nurse, monitors nursing assistants and health service aides.  Complies with nursing standards, federal/state nursing regulations and the policies and procedures of Provena Senior Services.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 1. Current license as LPN in the state of Illinois/Indiana in good standing with the Department of Professional Regulations.
• 2. Working knowledge of nursing regulations governing long-term care.
• 3. Able to work with limited supervision.
• 4. Certification in CPR.
• 5. Ability to express or exchange spoken and/or written ideas in English with patient/residents, co-workers, families, and the public.
• 6. Ability to learn and use current technology.

   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Collects data and collaborates in the assessment of the health status of patient/residents and addresses changes to patient/resident conditions.
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of an interim plan of nursing care.  
• Provides and documents observations and delivery of care according to established guidelines.
• Accurately transcribes and implements authorized healthcare professional's orders.
• Accurately administers and documents medications and treatment
• Advocates for patients/patient/residents.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient/resident responses to interventions.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals.
• Provides and documents patient/resident/family education.
• Participates in development of policies, procedures, and systems to support patient/resident care and safety.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies and protects patient/residents and staff from accident/injury by following safety procedures.
• Maintains environment of care in a neat and orderly manner.
• Monitors health service aides/nursing assistants to ensure that proper care and services are provided to patient/residents/patients and responds to problems in patient/resident care accordingly.
•  Provides direct input in the evaluation and corrective action plan process. May issue verbal warnings, written warnings, and suspensions in accordance with Provena policy.
• Responds to staff concerns and personnel emergencies in accordance with Provena policies.
•  Provides input/recommendation on transfer of employees to other units.
• Determines appropriate staffing levels for the unit and adjusts those ratios as necessary. This may include staffing increases or reductions and reassignments.
• Assists in maintaining unit/department budget through appropriate monitoring/usage of unit and patient supplies and monitoring of staff time (appropriate breaks and meals). Reports discrepancies to nurse leaders.
•  Assists with orientation and ongoing mentoring of peers
• Other duties as assigned by the DON, ADON, or the nurse leader.

 Additional InformationWeekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.

Provena Health is committed to diversity. Diversity is about inclusion of differences and the respectful involvement of all people, calling forth the gifts from each person's culture, perspective, and background. We believe that respecting, leveraging, and celebrating the diversity of our work force, our patients, residents and their families, and our communities create value. We practice inclusion because it is central to our mission and values, and enables us to respond to the diverse needs of those we serve. Provena Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Provena Health, a Catholic Health System, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Provena Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable local, state and federal civil rights and equal employment laws and regulations. The men and women of Provena Health are special because first and foremost they believe in service to others. Our 10,000-plus employees and the more than 1,700 physicians on staff are here to help, care and heal. Our desire to serve is matched by our commitment to excellence, and by our belief that to deliver the very finest health care we must continually learn, improve and develop our abilities. Our integrated system includes six owned acute care hospitals and 14 owned long-term care and residential centers. These quality health care facilities enables us to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.