Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and guidelines
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned
• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required
• Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative, and documenting accordingly
• Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly
• Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit
• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures
• Schedules rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met
• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary
• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed
• Participates in end-of-life care as required
• Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notifies appropriate personnel of needs
• Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication
• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise

Required Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state
• Current CPR certification

Benefits Package for LPN

• Competitive wages
• Shift Differentials
• Sign-on Bonus
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Free Employee Education
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accrued paid time off – Full-Time Employees
• 401K

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents, please apply for this rewarding opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!