Licensed Practical Nurse

At Community Physicians, we are a dedicated, multi-specialty medical group focused on providing exceptional, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Our mission is to improve health outcomes, enhance care transitions, and preserve the dignity of every patient we serve.

Why You Should Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: You will play a vital role in caring for medically complex older adults during their most vulnerable health transitions. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve quality of life.
• Collaborative and Supportive Environment: We believe in the power of partnership. You'll work closely with facility staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care.
• Clinical Excellence and Innovation: We prioritize evidence-based practices and continuity of care, bringing clinical excellence to every bedside. Our model allows you to practice meaningful medicine while making a tangible difference in patients' lives.
• Professional Growth and Leadership: As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of geriatric care in our community. We invest in our providers' development and support their journey toward excellence.
• A Culture of Compassion and Respect: We are committed to treating every patient with dignity, empathy, and respect—and we extend that same commitment to our team. Here, you'll be part of a culture that values each member's contribution and well-being.

*If you're passionate about geriatric medicine, thrive in collaborative settings, and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference—we invite you to apply and grow with us.
Qualifications *

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed in the State of Illinois
• Two (2) years of nursing experience required
• Experience in post-acute care or long-term care preferred
• Geriatric patient experience required

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans based on mutual goals with patient, family, physician, and documentation in medication record. Promote patient compliance with care plan and revise the care plan as needed
• Collaborate with patients, their families/caregivers, healthcare professionals and community resources to develop a comprehensive plan of care that promotes health and meets the patient's care goals
• Provide education to improve patient and family health literacy on patient's chronic conditions
• Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as well as other care coordination team support
• Provide timely communication and follow up with patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding changes in patient condition
• Serve as a point of contact, advocate, and informational resources for patient, family, care team and community resources as needed
• Assess the patient's and family's unmet health and social needs
• Help patient and family with medication management and adherence to follow-up appointments

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings