Regional LPN - Premium pay $35/hr!

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.
• Affords assistance to CNA’s in planning, supervising, and instructing; 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 assistance in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program and ensures follow-up occurs.
• Reports accurately to oncoming shift Charge LPN’s regarding change in resident status and follow-up needs.
• Provides input for CNA performance evaluations.
• 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.
• Must be able to work overtime up to double shifts.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.

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

Offering Premium Pay $35/hr. for 60 days!

Full time Conversion Bonus & Great Benefits after 60 days!

Schedule

Day Shift Available!

Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Must be able to work overtime up to double shifts.