Licensed Practical Nurse II

• Under general supervision, independently performs a variety of skilled practical nursing functions for physically ill, disabled, or geriatric residents in an assigned nursing unit and shift
• Observes, records, and reports to physicians, registered nurses, or the supervisory nurse the symptoms, reactions, and changes in residents conditions
• Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and security of residents
• Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order
• Assists in providing guidance to nursing assistants relative to nursing techniques
• Performs selected nursing functions in situations which do not require the specialized knowledge and skill of a registered nurse
• Carries out assigned nursing policies and procedures
• Administers medication, injections, and treatments
• Takes and records temperatures, pulses, respirations, oxygen saturation, and blood pressures
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Illinois license as a practical nurse
• One (1) year of practical nursing experience
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
• Ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
• Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers
• Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime

Bilingual skills

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually