Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sub Acute & Long Term Care

About the role

The Denali Center is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide nursing care in their home-like environment. This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician.

Responsibilities

• Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.
• Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care.
• Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
• Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice.
• Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintains, updates and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to another level.
• Performs audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality management process.
• Facilitates problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department policy.

Qualifications

Experience in designated clinical area is preferred. Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with employer match, FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness, Discount programs, Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs

Pay

$25.88 to $40.44 hourly wage based on experience and education

Schedule

Full-Time 40 hr/week. Shift Differentials Available $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night