Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Salary
Salary: $27.50 - $32.50 per hour depending on shift and experience!
Shift Type
Shift Type: Full-time, Day shift
About the Role
Welcome to Cherokee Park Rehabilitation! As the name implies, we are nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cherokee Park. We are a long-term care and rehabilitation home dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a home-like atmosphere where residents feel valued, comfortable, and respected. Our center features a women-only Alzheimer's care wing, providing specialized and compassionate care in a supportive and safe environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside care to patients including personal hygiene maintenance
- Record the patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate)
- Collect patient’s health information
- Relay information between patients, registered nurses, and physicians
- Give oral medications and injections to patients
- Test a patient’s blood sugar levels
- Urinary catheter insertion and care
- Wound care and dressing change
- Assist patients with personal hygiene
- Monitor for changes in patients
- Proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of patient’s medical records
- Ask questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse
- Acts as a role model for ancillary personnel
- Maintains the confidentiality of the patient’s clinical records
Requirements
- Current LPN license in the state
- At least one year of LPN experience in a long-term care setting is preferred
Qualifications
We believe in "Growing Our Own." With numerous career advancement opportunities and a robust tuition reimbursement program, Cherokee supports your professional development and helps your career flourish. Our mentorship programs provide guidance and support, helping you navigate your career path and achieve your professional goals.
Skills
We maintain an open-door policy and prioritize transparent communication, ensuring all staff members are informed and involved in our decision-making processes. Working at Cherokee means making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Your work has a direct impact on Cherokee Park and the Highlands. Engage in our community volunteering and fundraising activities, contributing to the well-being of the broader community and fostering a sense of fulfillment and connection.
Benefits
- Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
- Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
- Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
- Shift Differentials: Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
- Weekend Warrior Program: Providing premium pay opportunities for weekend shifts.
- Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
- PTO with accruals for full time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.
Paid Time Off
PTO with accruals for full time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.
LPN Job Description
LPN Job Description: Provide bedside care to patients including personal hygiene maintenance Record the patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) Collect patient’s health information Relay information between patients, registered nurses, and physicians Give oral medications and injections to patients Test a patient’s blood sugar levels Urinary catheter insertion and care Wound care and dressing change Assist patients with personal hygiene Monitor for changes in patients Proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of patient’s medical records Asks questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse Acts as a role model for ancillary personnel Maintains the confidentiality of the patient’s clinical records Exceptional staff training and customer service skills Compassionate and friendly demeanor
LPN Requirements
- Current LPN license in the state
- At least one year of LPN experience in a long-term care setting is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.