Regional LPN

About the role

At Diversicare, we are hiring a Regional LPN for the centers in the region. The successful candidate will provide workforce support to assigned centers within the region, render skilled technical nursing services to residents, and supervise Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily nursing operations of a specific unit/wing.
• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents; checks each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach highest attainable level of functioning.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during their rounds.
• Administers prescribed medications, orally or by injection; provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observes residents’ reactions to medication and treatment.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in residents’ condition to supervisor and attending physician.
• Maintains residents’ medical record by way of documentation, as required by policy.
• Assists in planning, supervising and instructing CNA’s; assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
• Implements and maintains policies are utilized.
• Ensures that safe work practices are utilized.
• Ensures proper infection control techniques are utilized.
• Affords input for CNA performance evaluations.
• Coaches, counsels and disciplines CNA’s as needed; ensures personnel policies are followed.
• Recommends staffing, equipment and supply needs to DNS.
• Responsible for capturing charges for supplies issued to residents on that unit.
• Participates in care planning process and ensures the nursing component is implemented.
• Ensures the rights of residents are respected; coordinates with other departments and ensures residents are taken to activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Director of Nursing Services.
• Must be able to travel to any center within the region/company.
• Must be available to work overtime up to double shifts.

Requirements

• Has a current, unrestricted license by the State Board of Nursing, as an LPN/LVN.
• Must have the ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
• Able to work intimately with residents, physicians and staff.
• Capable of working to prescribe nursing standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; has an interest to perform a service.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required.

Qualifications

Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as the schedule may vary based on the needs of the assigned centers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• DiversICARE - employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet

Pay

$38/hr. for 60 days, then $2,500 full-time conversion bonus after 60 days.

Schedule

Night Shift: 7p-7a

Contact Information

For more information, please visit www.diversicare.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.