Floor Nurse LPN

Sterling • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for enhancing the overall resident and family experience by providing nursing care and leadership to support the health and well-being of residents who depend on Grand Living for assistance. The role provides direct care and administers medications to residents admitted for Assisted Living care with orders from an attending physician, in accordance with state regulations.

The LPN evaluates the clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel, assisted living aides, and medication aides. The position participates in staff orientation, education, teaching, and supervision through frequent rounding. All interactions are to reflect The Sterling Touch®: friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional service that supports high resident and team member satisfaction. The position operates under the general guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness and follows community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing, required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of employment, required.
• Ability to obtain any government-required license or certificate.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to educate, train, and supervise staff; meet with residents and families regarding assessments and personalized care plans; use and train others on operational software for care documentation and record keeping; and communicate effectively with employees.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull, and work continuously without sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of nursing experience.
• Assisted living or home health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to support residents’ health and well-being.
• Provide direct care and administer medications to residents admitted for Assisted Living care with orders from an attending physician, in accordance with state regulations.
• Evaluate the clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel, assisted living aides, and medication aides.
• Participate in staff orientation, education, teaching, and supervision through frequent rounding.
• Support resident and family satisfaction through friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional interactions.
• Protect residents’ rights and promote their privacy, dignity, well-being, and safety.

Benefits

• $1,000 milestone bonus.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year and continuing to build with length of service; part-time staff earn PTO at lesser rates.
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution.
• Automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Free employee meals, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Use of Grand Spa & Fitness facilities at designated times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree