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Registered Nurse

Lifespace Communities · Lombard, IL · $43.10–$59.22 an hour · Full time

Posted Jun 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you advocated for a patient or resident.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up for residents to providers or families when something isn't right.

What would you do

If you're a new grad, how would you handle a situation you've never seen before on a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they know when and how to ask for help instead of guessing, which keeps residents safe.

How do you direct nursing services for a whole neighborhood while also caring for individual residents?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead the team and manage their own workload at the same time.

A nurse on your team made a medication error. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they put resident safety first, report properly and handle the coworker fairly.

A family is upset about a change in their father's care plan. How would you talk with them?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain clinical decisions clearly and with empathy to worried family members.

How do you prioritize your shift when several residents need you at once?

What they are checking: Whether they triage by clinical urgency and delegate appropriately to LPNs and CNAs.

About the work

How do you verify that physician orders are transcribed correctly into the electronic record?

What they are checking: Whether they have a careful system for catching transcription errors, which the posting assigns to this role.

A resident who was fine yesterday now has a fever and seems confused. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they assess quickly, think about causes like infection and contact the provider with a clear report.

You'll train new team members on the job. How do you teach a skill so it sticks?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and check skills, since on-the-job training is part of the role.

What do you know about caring for older adults that's different from caring for younger patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand geriatric issues like atypical symptoms, polypharmacy and fall risk.

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The full job description

As published by Lifespace Communities.

Community: Beacon Hill Address: 2400 S Finley Road Lombard, Illinois 60148 Pay Range $43.10-$59.22+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding Clinical team as our new Registered Nurse today! A few details about the role: • Direct nursing services to all residents on assigned neighborhood or program. • Provides hands-on/ on-the-job training to newly hired team members. Provides skill set retraining as assigned. • Oversee physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately onto the electronic record system and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders. • Supervise and provide leadership and discipline to clinical and non-clinical team members. • Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care. • Document the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner. • Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments. • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to deliver quality customer service. • Plan resident admission as ordered by physician, perform assessment, verify orders with physician, and notify pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments, as necessary. • Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the on-coming shift to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care. And here’s what you need to apply: • Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations. • One year of nursing experience in a long-term facility is preferred. Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization. Equal Opportunity Employer

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