The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team!  We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors. 

The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care, located in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a professional and dedicated Licensed Nurse to ensure quality nursing care is provided to the residents in our community. 

Responsibilities of the Licensed Nurse

• Exhibits leadership qualities and communicates professionally with employees, residents, family members, responsible parties, and other healthcare professionals.
• In conjunction with the Health and Wellness Director, establish an appropriate level of care for the residents, based on individualized care needs.
• Perform assessments of residents and identify needs related to the physiological, psychological, environmental, and social needs upon move in and when a change of condition has occurred.
• Monitor the 24-hour communications and alert system for compliance.  Appropriately and timely assess residents who have been put on alert status.  Remove residents from alert after appropriate assessment of their condition.
• Collect and analyze pertinent health related information.
• Investigate and document incidents and behavior changes that require a licensed nurse assessment. 
• Implement plan of care formulated by physician and Health and Wellness Director.
• Utilize safe and appropriate techniques/nursing skills in providing resident care.
• Communicate with staff regarding changes in resident’s care needs.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Become knowledgeable of state regulations governing assisted living communities.
• Assist in daily requirements and tasks as requested.
• Ensure residents are provided with privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Completes state required training upon hire and annually. 

Required Experience

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current Nurse License in the state of IL is required, level of Education: LPN/LVN minimum.
• A minimum of one (1) year prior nursing experience in a senior living community or related business preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous work with the elderly population is desirable. 
• Previous work as a medication assistant is desirable and maintains CPR certification.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by state regulations.

Job Type

• Part Time (NOC 10:00 pm to 6:00 am Every Saturday)

Benefits

• A benefit package is offered to full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance plans are available including pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Program
• Employee Discount Program

The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care is an equal opportunity employer.  All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.