Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Category: Healthcare Requisition Number: LICEN001856

Part-Time On-site Lake Forest Place LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, USA

Description

$37.00 Hourly Rate - Plus shift and weekend differentials where applicable.

Lake Forest Place | Registry/Occasional (PRN) | Float Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Departments | All shifts (7am-3pm), (3pm-11pm), (11pm-7am)

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Licensed Practical Nurse?

At Lake Forest Place, you'll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we're searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.

If you're someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you'll feel right at home here.

Why YOU Will Love Working With Us

A Supportive, People-Centered Culture

We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a certification that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace for all team members.

Comprehensive Benefits That Care for You

• Health & Wellness: Wellhub, and onsite fitness
• Financial Security: 403(b) with match, financial counseling
• Peace of Mind: EAP support
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
• Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing care within the scope of education and ability, providing direct nursing care to residents.
• Completes admission record, and initiates care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Is familiar with indication for use, action, and major side effects of medications administered.
• Takes direct action in urgent and emergent situations.
• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment.
• Implements the plan of care for individual residents.
• Supervises nursing assistant staff in direct resident care by:
• Giving verbal and written report at the beginning of each shift.
• Observing CNA/resident interaction and completion of resident care including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility and attendance of activities, and appointments.
• Discussing plan of care for individual resident.
• Making rounds and receiving feedback on resident status at the end of the shift or at any time there is a change in a resident's condition.
• Communicating information regarding job performance on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluates, in collaboration with the Unit Nurse/Supervisor/Unit Manager, the job performance of CNAs.
• Makes rounds on residents frequently throughout each shift observing for changes in condition and response to care with treatment. Is knowledgeable of common health problem of older adults and usual treatment, incorporating that knowledge into daily practice.
• Documents appropriate and necessary information in the medical record.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduation from an approved registered professional nursing program.
• Active, current Illinois license to practice professional nursing.
• CPR Certification Required - Accredited by American Heart Association.
• One year as an LPN in a hospital (general care) or long-term care setting with adults preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults.
• Knowledge of aging changes and common health problems of geriatric patients.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to direct nursing assistants.

About Presbyterian Living

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living organization offering a full continuum of careincluding independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Since 1904, we've welcomed people from all backgrounds across our communities in Evanston (Westminster Place & Ten Twenty Grove), Lake Forest (Lake Forest Place), and Arlington Heights (The Moorings).

What sets us apart is our commitment to people - residents, families, and employees alike. We're a compassionate, mission-driven organization where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a meaningful difference each day.

Ready to Join a Team That Feels Like Family?!

If you're passionate about helping others, excited to grow in your career, and eager to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Lake Forest Place!

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Presbyterian Homes & Services