Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans, coordinates, provides and manages nursing care services and health education to nursing home guests. Supervise the care/services provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State-Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) and other team members who care for guests. Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions to guests. Assess the health of guests and notify the physician of changes in status. Promptly implement new orders. Select and institute appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize a guest’s condition and/or prevent complications. Contribute to the guest’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plan of care.
Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, provides and manages nursing care services and health education to nursing home guests
- Serves as a primary caregiver, supervising the care/services provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State-Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) and other team members who care for guests
- Provides safe and accurate medication-related interventions to guests
- Affirms the health of guests and notifies the physician of changes in status. Promptly implements new orders
- Selects and institutes appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize a guest’s condition and/or prevent complications
- Contributes to the guest’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plan of care
Requirements
- One to three years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state
- CPR certification
Qualifications
One to three years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred. Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state. CPR certification.
Skills
Patience, compassion, and a desire to care for guests in a gentle and empathetic way.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Life Insurance
401K with matching funds
Health insurance
AFLAC Employee discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Pay
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time positions, plus an additional $5,000 for part-time positions. Night shift available from 6:00pm-6:30am.
Schedule
Night shift available, 6:00pm-6:30am.