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Vocational Nursing Specialist

Bethesda Health

Belleville, IL
1 day ago
$26.96 - $43.25

Job Description

Join Bethesda Health as a Vocational Nursing Specialist, where you'll provide essential nursing care to improve residents' lives. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide basic nursing care and assist in resident assessment
  • Communicate significant changes in resident condition to IDT
  • Document assessments and interventions accurately
  • Participate in care planning and update care plans as needed
  • Implement nursing interventions and ensure timely medication administration
  • Monitor residents' care and identify behavioral changes
  • Assist with residents' ADLs as needed
  • Complete continuing education related to nursing

Required Qualifications

  • Education from an accredited school of nursing resulting in LPN
  • Current LPN license in the state of employment
  • CPR and AED certification (or willing to obtain)
  • IV certification (or willing to obtain)
  • Ability to assess basic nursing care needs of geriatric residents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods
  • Ability to lift heavy objects using proper techniques
  • Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+ lbs
  • Ability to push and pull equipment weighing over 40 lbs
  • Manual dexterity and coordination
  • Visual acuity to distinguish color
  • Ability to perform documentation electronically and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Long-term care experience

Benefits & Perks

403bDaily payBonusesCareer advancement opportunitiesHoliday payMedical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance for regular status employees