Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily nursing activities.
• Administer and prepare medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis.
• Receive and give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Adequately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident's needs change.
• Approach and care for residents with dementia.
• Take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
• May include health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

Benefits

On the Job Training
Above Industry Starting Pay
Free Uniforms
Benefits after first calendar month of employment
Paid Holidays
Paid CPR Training and Certification
A Career, not just a job - Room to grow and advance within the company

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Part-time positions also available

(Without benefits)

Benefits

On the Job Training
Above Industry Starting Pay
Free Uniforms
Benefits after first calendar month of employment
Paid Holidays
Paid CPR Training and Certification

Skills

Knowledge of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
Organizational and time management skills.
Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

On the Job Training
Above Industry Starting Pay
Free Uniforms
Benefits after first calendar month of employment
Paid Holidays
Paid CPR Training and Certification

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
• May include health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Part-time positions also available

(Without benefits)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aperion Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations.