Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) New Wage Scale!

Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation•Ohio, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Pointe Health & Rehabilitation in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to provide daily care for residents and support their health, safety, comfort, independence, and well-being. The LPN provides professional resident assessments and documentation and assists with management of assigned nursing unit staff. The role includes supervising, performing, and communicating care assignments and routine nursing procedures to maintain quality care. LPNs collaborate in developing and implementing resident care plans, monitor residents’ responses to medications and treatments, and help train staff. The posting offers sign-on bonuses of $10,000 for full-time LPNs and $5,000 for part-time LPNs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid LPN license in good standing according to State and Federal requirements.
Thorough understanding of the principles of safe, effective nursing practices within Indiana.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of programs such as Excel and Word.
Personal integrity and ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for residents’ health needs, safety, and comfort.
Conduct professional resident assessments and document residents’ health.
Assist with management of assigned nursing unit staff.
Supervise and perform care assignments, routine skills, and procedures, and provide written and verbal direction to ensure quality resident care.
Participate in developing and implementing resident care plans; keep plans current, document progress, and recommend revisions according to facility policy and procedure.
Make daily and periodic visits to observe symptoms and reactions to medication or treatment.
Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, diet supplements and replacements, cultures, and related information.
Assist with staff orientation and ongoing training to maintain required skill levels.
Report and document resident or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints, and allegations according to facility policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.