Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Avamere Ridgemont

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Basic Nursing Care: Vital Signs: Accurately measure and record vital signs like temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respirations.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed by a physician, following facility protocols and under the supervision of an RN.
• Wound Care: Perform wound care, including changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection.
• Hygiene and Mobility: Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and mobility.
• Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure residents receive proper nutrition and hydration, assisting with feeding if necessary.
• Patient Monitoring: Patient History: Record a patient's history and current condition. Observation: Observe and document changes in a resident's condition, reporting any concerns to the RN. Communication: Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaboration and Supervision: RN Supervision: Work under the supervision of an RN, following their guidance and instructions. CNA Supervision: Supervise certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in providing basic nursing care.
• Other Duties: Patient Safety: Maintain a safe environment for residents, following infection control protocols and other safety guidelines. Documentation: Accurately document all care provided, including medications administered, vital signs, and any observations. Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and comfort to residents and their families.

Requirements

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
• Maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.