Treatment Nurse LPN

About the Company

Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 61 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in eight states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest United States. Our mission is to "Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations." We are guided by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards. Our culture fosters a warm, caring, safe, and professional environment for our customers and each other.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications, orally and by injections.
• Provides treatments to residents per physician orders.
• Observes residents' reactions to medications and treatments.
• Ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observes, records, and reports all services provided and changes in resident’s condition to supervisor and attending physician.
• Signs off that medication and treatments were given/provided, as required by policy.
• Maintains resident’s medical record by way of documentation, as required by policy.
• Provides education to residents and families regarding care.
• Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing C.N.T.’s; assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
• Implements and maintains policies and procedures.
• Ensures that safe work practices and proper infection control techniques are utilized.

Requirements

• Current license by the State Board of Nursing, as an R.N. or L.P.N.
• Ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change, as work schedule will change on a daily basis.
• Able to work intimately with residents, physicians, and staff.
• Capable of working to prescribed nursing standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; has an interest to perform a service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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 (access your wages between paychecks)