Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

The Citadel of Kankakee is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for a shift of duty.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with us at a Citadel Center.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations 

• Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. 

• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

• Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. 

• Provides required resident assessments/observations and interventions, reviewing care plans to ensure appropriate care. 

• Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments. 

• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required. 

• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician. 

• Charts nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care. 

• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge. 

• Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted. 

• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required. 

• Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained. Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards.

• All other duties, as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.

• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.

• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

• 1 year of experience preferred.

• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required. 

• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required. 

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical Insurance

• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Innovative Training Programs

• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

• Paid Time Off

• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal. 

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! -company/7020324

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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