Nurse - PT Job at Longevity of Granite City, Granite City, IL

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  • Longevity of Granite City
  • Granite City, IL

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional seeking a career where you can make a real difference? At Longevity Senior Living, we are committed to providing exceptional care and fostering a vibrant community for our residents. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and positively impact the lives of seniors every day. Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers high-quality, person-centered nursing care to residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. This role performs assessments within LPN scope, administers medications and treatments, documents accurately in the EHR, and collaborates with the Director of Health & Wellness/Memory Care and interdisciplinary partners to support resident well-being, safety, and dignity. The LPN provides clinical guidance to caregivers/med techs during assigned shifts and responds promptly to resident changes in condition.

  • Perform focused nursing assessments within LPN scope; obtain and document vitals, pain levels, and condition changes; escalate per protocol.
  • Administer medications and treatments (e.g., wound care) accurately and timely; maintain MAR/TAR per policy.
  • Support development and ongoing review of individualized service/care plans; implement interventions and document outcomes.
  • Monitor for adverse reactions, falls, elopement risk, hydration/nutrition status, skin integrity, and infection-control concerns; initiate first response and notify leadership/providers as required.
  • Document care, assessments, and resident responses in the EHR in real time; complete shift reports and hand-offs.
  • Communicate promptly with the DON/Memory Care Director, providers, and families regarding changes in condition, new orders, and follow-up needs.
  • Provide on-shift direction to caregivers/med techs; reinforce best practices in dementia-capable care, ADLs, and safe transfers.
  • Delegate and verify tasks consistent with the IL Nurse Practice Act and company policy; conduct spot checks for med pass accuracy.
  • Follow infection-prevention protocols, universal precautions, and medication management policies.
  • Complete incident reporting, root-cause details, and corrective actions; participate in audits, QA, and mock surveys.
  • Uphold resident rights, confidentiality (HIPAA), and company standards of service excellence.
  • Educate residents/families on care plans, disease processes (including dementia), and medication regimens; address questions with empathy.
  • Coordinate external appointments, labs, and home health/hospice per orders; ensure proper documentation.
  • Act as first clinical responder for urgent needs; initiate EMS per protocol; provide accurate hand-off to higher level of care.
  • Precept new staff; participate in in-service training and competencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications (Required)

  • Current, unencumbered Illinois LPN license .
  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (e.g., PointClickCare, MatrixCare, Eldermark) and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and document in English; strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to stand/walk most of shift; safely lift/pivot up to 50 lbs with assistance; perform safe transfers.
  • Successful background check, drug screen (as applicable), TB screening, and required immunizations.

Qualifications (Preferred)

  • 12+ months of experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or long-term care.
  • Dementia-capable care training (e.g., Alzheimer’s/dementia certifications) and/or prior MC experience.
  • Wound care and medication management experience; familiarity with MAR/TAR workflows.
  • IV therapy certification if used in community (per policy and scope).
  • Working with other healthcare professionals to help care and treat residents
  • Be able to communicate efficiently to LPNs, Director of Nursing or Director of Memory Care about patient needs, medication, vital signs, etc.
  • Observe and record patient behavior
  • Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
  • Collect patient health history
  • Counsel and educate patients and their families on care/treatment plans
  • Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
  • Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
  • Consult with Director of Nursing or Memory Care to decide on the best treatment/care plan for patients
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefit & Perks:

  • Benefits eligibility starting 1 st of the month following hire date for *Full Time Employees*
  • Robust benefit plan offerings including Medical (PPO and HAS Plans), Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, HSA, FSA, Etc.
  • Employer Paid: Short Term/ Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Daily employee meal provided
  • Employee referral bonus program

Longevity Senior Living is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Shift work,

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