Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 Hour Shifts

About the Role

Responsible for oversight of the delivery of care to residents. LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care in accordance with nursing home policies and state regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment
• Collect information and assist to complete evaluations of residents at admission and discharge
• Ensure flow of work is completed by CNAs
• Document services rendered to residents
• Write admission notes or review admission notes and chart additional essential information
• Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status of residents
• Implement care plans for residents in compliance with physician's orders
• Follow established nursing policies and procedures
• Notify resident or legal representative of pending discharge twenty-four (24) hours in advance
• On date of discharge, chart complete discharge summary, to include discharge planning and referrals
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility
• Report disciplinary action that requires immediate attention during your tour of duty to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Administrator
• Document in resident's chart pertinent information about significant change in resident's condition
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures
• Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse with current state license
• One (1) year related experience preferred
• Must have a current/active CPR certification
• Excellent technical and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical activity: Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time
• Sitting for more than one (1) hour at a time
• Requires writing and/or computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen and/or documents for more than one (1) hour at a time

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay
• Referral bonus
• Shift Differential (Evening and Night Shift)

About Eastern Healthcare Group

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.