Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Want to make a difference in someone's life every day? Come join our team as a practical nurse (LPN) with The Laurels of Athens, you will work as part of a team providing skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation care to our valued guests. If you have patience, compassion, and a desire to care for guests in a gentle and empathetic way, you will love this role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental, and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Zero cost uniforms

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred
• New graduates welcome (we will train)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state
• CPR certification