Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Join Our Career Ladder Plan! Earn While You Learn! Join the only locally owned and operated long-term care facility! The Manor at Bluewater Bay is CMS rated 5-star facility and deficiency free. We have a new wage scale, tuition sponsorship, and shift differentials. Accelerated $10,000 sign on bonus opportunities! Purpose: The LPN is considered to be a supervisor and is required to exercise supervisory authority over all non-licensed nurses. The exercise of supervisory authority by LPNs is required even at times that RN's are on duty. While the LPN may seek guidance from the RN in a particular situation, he or she is expected to independently issue discipline, evaluate employees and perform other supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Health
- Ability to meet performance requirements
- Graduate from an approved training program.
- Licensed to practice in this state.
- Participate in continuing education so that she/he has knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing and meets state requirements.
- Ability to learn, absorb, and apply technical training, and the ability to prepare and administer treatment or medication and keep records in prescribed manner.
- Ability to perceive differences in patient behavior and recognize symptoms and the ability to communicate : effectively in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts.
- Ability to organize work procedures, assume responsibility, and tactfully supervise others.
- Special interest in geriatric nursing.
- LPN (Required)
Nice To Haves
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for safe administration of medications and treatments.
- Coordinate nursing activities with the activities of other departments.
- Admit new patients.
- Make frequent rounds to verify that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures is provided; note any changes in a patient’s condition; intervene to correct problems observed.
- Assist physician during rounds.
- Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient.
- Assist patients to attain highest level of self-care possible.
- Relieve other shifts if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assign duties to non-licensed nursing staff and supervise charting activities so patient records are complete and a accurate.
- Supervise activities of non-licensed nursing staff so policies are followed.
- Carry out personnel disciplinary actions to include issuing oral and written personnel in instances where he/she believes company employment policies, rules for conduct or accepted patient care practices have not been followed.
- Resolve employee work related problems, complaints, and grievances to extent possible. The first Line supervisor is the first step in the formal compliant procedure described in the Personnel Manual.
- Assist in orientation for new non-licensed nursing staff and recommended their promotion from probationary period to regular employment status.
- Evaluate work performance of non-licensed nursing staff.
- Make changes in staff schedule as indicated by absence or illness and obtain replacement where needed, Attend appropriate nursing supervisory meetings.
- Willing to perform duties as a C.N.A when needed.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance (interested in becoming an R.N.? We offer tuition assistance to help you achieve your health care career goals).
- Shift Differential Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
