RN/LPN PT (7a-7p)

Cedar Lake Foundation
  • La Grange, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Nurse (RN/LPN)
    Reports to:Director of Health Services 
    Location:Sycamore Run (La Grange, KY)
     
    LPN: $26.00-36.92/hour
    RN: $32.00-46.80/hour
     
    Who We Are:
     
    Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.
     
    Why you’ll love working here:
    *PayActiv (access 50% of your net earned wages, up to $500 between pay days)
    *Paid time off
    *Engagement bonus opportunity
     
    What you’ll do:

    To provide each resident with continuous, holistic nursing which includes emotional, spiritual, physical and safety aspects, and healthcare services by administering treatments, medication, etc., as prescribed by the physician.  Initiate and follow preventative measurements to protect residents from undue injury, illness or trauma with the goal of developing, maintaining, and improving the residents’ physical well-being which will enable them to reach the highest possible degree of wellness.    Be a participating member of the Park Place/Sycamore Run team assisting in the general well-being of the residents.
    • Participate in the resident's individual program plan and ensure the health services aspects of that plan.
    • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the resident's treatment plan.
    • Observe, record, and report findings to the appropriate person, and to perform routine nursing duties including but not limited to giving medications and treatments, taking vital signs, monitoring blood sugars, and urine testing.
    • Assist with all aspect for resident's care, and training.
    • Assist accompany residents to the doctor or hospital, as needed.
    • Active communicating member of the Park Place/Sycamore Run team.
    • Administer basic first aid and/or CPR in an emergency situation.
    • Write monthly nursing summary and assessment in the resident's care plan.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    What sets you apart:
    • Must be a graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
    • Must have a current Kentucky license to practice nursing.
    • Current CPR and first aid training certification.
    • One year in the field of developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities preferred.
    • Two years nursing experience in a long-term facility preferred.
    • Experience in the team approach to health care and IDT mechanics.
     
    "I have been blessed beyond measure to be able to make a difference in the lives of our individuals and to work for a company that supports you and your individuals. It's not a job when you love what you are doing." - Duana Annis, RN (7 years at Cedar Lake)
     
    What your schedule looks like:
     
    Schedule: PT 24 hours per week, 2-12 hour shifts 7a-7p, occasional weekends as needed.
     
    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CLASSIFICATION
    All employees in this job classification are reasonably anticipated to have routine occupational exposure to potentially hazardous bloodborne pathogens.
     
    Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the “CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.” Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.
     
    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLa Grange, Illinois
    Websitehttps://cedarlake.org/career/

    Skills

    • Assisted Livingunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
    • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Program Planningunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Vaccinationunmatched

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