Staff Nurse - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Staff Nurse - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible forindividuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed toenhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’tdo it alone. We are seeking dedicated Staff Nurses with a LPN to join ourdiverse team in Geneva and be a part of our life-changing mission. We have flexible full-time and part-time shifts available with anhourly rate of $32.25/hr - $34.75/hr based on qualifications andexperience. The position has additional differentials of $1 for PMweekdays, $2 for night weekdays, $5 for AM weekends, $6 for PMweekends and $7 for night weekends. Our PRN/IHR (On-Call) LPN rate is$33/hr with an additional $2 differential for weekends. Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It’s aboutbelonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of eachperson, and works together to create happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve. Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow in your career. Whether you seek work variety,scheduling consistency or career advancement, you will find your homehere. Your journey includes innovative benefits, flexibleopportunities, competitive pay rates for nurses with experience, andextensive training to help new graduates launch your nursing career. Who We Are: Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With two residential locations – theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center inElgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund DaySchool offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children andyoung adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on theautism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program ateach site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside atMarklund and those who come in from the community. According to one of our nurses, Cass, Marklund stands about fromother facilities: “The reason I became a nurse was to help, nurture, and show love to other fellow beings who were in need, and I am able to livethat dream at Marklund.” What sets Marklund apart for me is the homelike setting aswell as the client-staff ratio. I feel as though I’m providing carefor someone in their home which inspires me to keep care morepersonal. It’s a very warm and inviting atmosphere, which makes mefeel as if I’m going to my home away from home. Also because of theworking ratios the quality of care provided is much higher, which issomething you can feel proud of. If you want to enrich the lives of others by something assmall as a smile or gentle touch, Marklund is the place for you. Ifyou like going home feeling that you received as much or more thanyou gave, Marklund is the place for you. If you like knowing you maybe the one constant in someone’s life, Marklund is the place for you.” Through clinical excellence, caring practice and extraordinaryteamwork, Marklund nurses boldly advance the practice of nursing everyday. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents in thefollowing ways: Administer medications, tube feedings and treatments as prescribed. Prepare quarterly health assessments and annual assessments. Inform the physician of changes in resident health status andimplements physicians order to assure optimal health care. Complete daily charting for care provided. Act as a liaison between residents,parents, physicians,consultants and case manager regarding resident status. Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice. As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment. Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, andbecome an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve? Experience and Skills Staff Nurse, LPN, Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), current on the Illinois HealthCare Worker Registry Possess current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Workers Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and tomeet its functional and environmental requirements An ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, positiveattitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to ourresidents along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture wherethe entire team works together for the good of each resident. When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following: Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU Full-Time Employees: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees Voluntary Life Insurance VoluntaryLong-Term Disability Voluntary Short -Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO)* *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year Tuition Reimbursement Extended Sick Bank Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits: Competitive pay Credit Union Membership Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire Marklund matches up to 5% Ways we appreciate YOU Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award Thanksgiving Turkey Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Program Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU We promote from within whenever possible You are paid while you train: In-House Training Programs Leadership Training Program Employee Workshops on a variety of topics #J-18808-Ljbffr