Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses/Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our TEAM

Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a GREAT place to work and is noted for its in-house dialysis treatment program. Continental is a trusted healthcare resource for Chicago Northsiders and offers a wide range of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical and occupational therapy and more! By joining our team, you will have the support and mentoring needed to provide quality care and to excel in your role!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• STARTING WAGES DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE - LPN $31 - $34 RN $35 - $40
• SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE: FULL TIME RN HIRES $5000; FULL TIME LPN HIRES $3000
• REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
• 30-day Bus Pass Transportation Incentive Program (TIP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

SUMMARY: Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for making rounds to observe and evaluate physical, emotional and social needs of residents
• Prepares and administers medications charts as required
• Administers treatments
• Consults with physicians
• Communicates with director of nursing and staff
• Monitors all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity
• Prepares residents for, and assist with, examinations and treatments
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident
• Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident

Job Requirements

• Long term care experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing in a long term care environment
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed in Illinois
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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