Licensed Practical Nurse

Better Living at Liberty Court
  • Dixon, Illinois
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    At Better Living, we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.

    We’re not just a senior living management company—we’re a team driven by compassion, grounded in hospitality, and committed to doing what’s right for residents, families, and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections, personalized support, and everyday moments that matter.

    This is senior living, only better.

    Benefits:

    • Compensation - $ 26.00
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • 401 (K) matching
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Employee assistance programs

    Job Summary:

    In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, supporting daily clinical operations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, person-centered care in accordance with resident care-plans, federal, state, and facility guidelines. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. 

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to residents in accordance with individual care plans.
    • Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely
    • Monitor and assess residents’ health conditions; promptly report changes to the RN or provider and family as needed
    • Document care, observations, and assessments in the electronic health record (EHR)
    • Provide guidance and supervision to care providers and RA’s
    • Communicate effectively with physicians, families, and other care team members
    • Participate in care plan meetings, quality improvement activities, and regulatory surveys
    • Uphold infection control standards and safety procedures
    • Other duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    • High school diploma or GED required
    • Completion of an accredited practical nursing program
    • Active, unencumbered LPN license in the state of practice; compact license may be acceptable depending on state requirements
    • Prior supervisory experience preferred
    • Long-term care or similar floor experience preferred
    • Compassionate, patient, and reliable with strong communication skills
    • Understand, respect, and maintain resident confidentiality
    • Ability to lift, move, and assist residents safely and comfortably
    • Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults
    • Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions
    • Be able to read, write, and comprehend English

    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    • Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
    • Requires physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents
    • Possible exposure to unpleasant odors. 
    • Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual. 
    • Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress. 
    • This job is considered “safety-sensitive”, which is defined as “any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others”. 

    We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDixon, Illinois
    Websitebetterlivinglibertycourt.com

    Skills

    • Assisted Livingunmatched
    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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