Encore Village is currently hiring for a Nurse Navigator. The Nurse Navigator is a licensed Registered Nurse responsible for providing clinical coordination, care navigation, and continuity of care for residents living in Independent Living and throughout the continuum of care. This role serves as a clinical resource and liaison for residents, families, physicians, and internal and external healthcare providers, ensuring safe, appropriate, and timely transitions between levels of care. This role is housed within the community’s Resident Success Department and serves as the department’s clinical and nursing-focused resource, supporting resident health, care coordination, and transitions across the continuum of care. The Nurse Navigator focuses on clinical assessment, care coordination, transition management, and provider communication, working closely with internal departments and external healthcare partners. The ultimate goal of this role is to support residents in maintaining the highest appropriate level of independence and health, while proactively identifying changes in condition, coordinating services, and preventing avoidable hospitalizations. Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities Clinical Care Coordination & Navigation Serves as the primary clinical point of contact for Independent Living (IL) and Assisted Living (AL) residents and their physicians regarding health status changes, care needs, and coordination of services. Performs ongoing clinical assessments, monitoring residents for changes in condition that may require intervention, additional services, or transition to a higher level of care. Ensures residents are appropriately placed within the continuum of care, including: Independent Living (IL) Assisted Living (AL) Assisted Living Memory Care (AL MC) Short-Term Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing (STR SNF) Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing (LTC SNF) Coordinates transitions of care between levels, ensuring continuity, communication, and safe clinical handoffs. Physician & Provider Collaboration Acts as a clinical liaison between residents, families, physicians, and internal clinical teams. Facilitates timely communication regarding changes in condition, new diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up needs. Assists residents in understanding physician recommendations and treatment plans. Supports coordination of physician appointments, labs, diagnostics, and follow-up services as clinically indicated. Internal Service Referrals & Care Pathways Initiates and coordinates referrals to internal Encore Village services, including: Home Care (available to IL and AL residents) Outpatient Therapy (available to IL and AL residents) Short-Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Collaborates with clinical leadership to ensure referrals align with resident needs, payer considerations, and regulatory requirements. Supports discharge planning and re-entry into Independent Living following rehabilitation or skilled stays. External Agency Oversight & Tracking Maintains oversight of external healthcare agencies and providers practicing within the community. Tracks required documentation, credentials, and compliance for all outside agencies. Develops and maintains relationships with external partners to support resident outcomes and care coordination. Risk Reduction & Clinical Oversight Reviews incident reports, emergency call notes, and health-related events to identify trends and opportunities for risk mitigation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement proactive strategies to reduce hospitalizations, falls, and clinical deterioration. Maintains emergency medical information and ensures accuracy and confidentiality. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Meetings Participates in relevant clinical and operational meetings related to resident care and transitions. Works collaboratively with nursing leadership, therapy, admissions, home care, and Resident Success to support holistic resident outcomes. Documentation & Compliance Maintains accurate clinical documentation and care coordination records. Ensures compliance with state regulations, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. Develops and maintains lists of internal and external clinical resources aligned with community needs. Program Development & Education Supports health education initiatives focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and healthy aging from a clinical perspective. Assists in the development of nursing-driven protocols, workflows, and best practices related to care navigation and transitions. Position Qualifications Current RN license in the state of practice (required). Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Three to five years of clinical experience in long-term care, post-acute care, home health, care management, or related healthcare setting. Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills. Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment. Continuing Education Requirements Personnel are expected to maintain required licensure and participate in continuing education as required by regulation and organizational policy. Environmental & Working Conditions May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, infectious diseases, emergency situations, and blood or bodily fluids. OSHA Exposure Category: I This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for FT Certified Nursing Assistants in our Reflections unit. With set schedule of 12 hour shifts. Night shift available only . C.N.A.'s will perform duties that assist the professional nurses in providing care to residents according to their individualized care plan and facility policies and procedures. With emphasis on a restorative philosophy, C.N.A.'s perform duties that assist the resident with their activities of daily living and enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities: Provide a balance of emotional and physical support that allows an individual to function at their highest level of independence including dressing, bathing, grooming, eating/feeding, bed mobility/positioning, continence care/toileting, behavioral support, ambulation/wheelchair mobility. Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents Communicates changes in residents' condition and function to nurse immediately when noted. Performs assigned tasks as directed by Unit Manager. Accountable for completion of C.N.A. documentation which includes progress notes, percentage of meals and fluid taken, bowel sheet, and ADL's. Communicates with residents, families and co-workers utilizing a pleasant positive approach. Respects Residents Rights for Privacy and Dignity. Qualifications/Requirements: Current State of Illinois C.N.A. Certificate Current CPR Card This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be
Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for part time LPN's in our skilled nursing department. The primary role of the LPN is to perform day-to-day nursing activities in the provision of direct resident care. LPN's perform these duties within the scope of practice that they are licensed to perform. All nursing activities must be performed in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, including the policies and procedures of the organization. Responsibilities include: Performs resident assessment through use of direct physical assessment, behavior monitoring, various assessment forms, review of hospital records, laboratory results, resident medical records, and information provided by the interdisciplinary team, resident and/or the resident's significant others. Monitors residents for changes in condition that may indicate progress or deterioration in the resident's overall status. Notifies physicians and families of changes and transcribes orders received. Administers medications according to facility policy and monitors residents for therapeutic and adverse effects. Notifies physician and pharmacy of suspected and actual adverse reactions. Triages emergency situations and provides appropriate first aid in a timely manner. Completes appropriate reports and consults the ADON or charge nurse on duty. Qualifications/Requirements: Current LPN License within the State of Illinois Graduation from an accredited LPN program Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in long term care or a skilled nursing facility Current CPR Card This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for a part time C.N.A. in our Home Care Department. The Home Care C.N.A. provides personal care and supportive services that are intended to assist clients in accordance with individualized service and nursing treatment plans, which promotes their physical and emotional wellbeing and encouranges them to reach their highest level of independence. Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Provides personal care to Home Care Residents. Recognizes an emergency situation and acts accordingly. Completes necessary documentation associated with visits. Maintains current knowledge in area of specialty and activities within agency. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists in teaching healthcare procedures to residents and/or caretaker including safety measures. Documents each home visit including care rendered in EHR. Submits documentation to office according to established time frames. Participates in orientation of new home care staff as to the role and duties of Home Care Aide. Provides in-services, as appropriate. Reports any changes or emergencies to supervisor immediately. Maintains confidentiality of all residents. Utilizes universal precautions at all times. Updates resident service plan and assignment as changes arise. Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services as appropriate. Provides feedback to supervior regarding resident's ability to care for needs in apartment. Work as a team member to assure residents receive timely, competent, compassionate and respectful care. Answers and directs phone calls to the agency appropriately. Completes skills tests annually. Education: Successful completion of basic course of instruction for C.N.A. which has been approved by Illinois Department of Public Health Current CPR Card This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Assisted Living. All shifts available. The primary role of the Assisted Living LPN is to perform day-to-day nursing activities in the provision of resident care. Each staff nurse performs these duties within the scope of practice that they are licensed to perform. Responsibilities include: Performs resident assessment through use of direct physical assessment, behavior monitoring, various assessment forms, review of hospital records, laboratory results, resident medical records, and information provided by the interdisciplinary team, resident and/or the resident's significant others. Monitors residents for changes in condition that may indicate progress or deterioration in the resident's overall status. Notifies physicians and families of changes and transcribes orders received. Administers medications according to facility policy and monitors residents for therapeutic and adverse effects. Notifies physician and pharmacy of suspected and actual adverse reactions. Qualifications/Requirements: Current LPN License within the State of Illinois Graduation from an accredited LPN program Current CPR Card This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
