at ResCare in Glen EllynDowners Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Requisition:
Our Company
Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions
Overview
Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in peoples lives. Our company focuses on compassion and meeting the needs of our clients in a variety of settings. If your passion is outstanding patient care coupled with a desire to help others live their best life, then come work for us. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide care to our clients. Apply today!
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for full time and part time LPN's
PRN openings available
Referral bonus program
Low patient ration
Daily pay options
Tuition reimbursement
Growth opportunities
And more!
Responsibilities
Provide care for clients following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence
Monitoring client's vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings
Administration of medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
Complete routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech Therapists
Insure infection control policies are maintained at all times, reports possible communicable diseases or infections and insures the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication as appropriate as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs
Ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
Ensures all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
Monitors incidents involving individuals. Ensures incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and appropriate personnel notified; examines the individual following the incident
Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and report faulty equipment to DME for repair
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Proof of current license as an LPN or LVN in good standing from the state(s) of practice
Current CPR certification
Ability to work in a home-like setting.
Be able to bend stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time
Able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting 50 pounds
Knowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needs
Must have completed post secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as an LPN or LVN
About our Line of Business
Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions is a revolutionary neuro rehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people – who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury or stroke/CVA through accident or illness – regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
