Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Avalon Health Care • Salt Lake City, UT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veteran's Home is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join their outstanding team. They are looking for individuals who embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing, working with patients, families, and communities to celebrate life every day. Avalon offers competitive pay with career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement and career advancement courses, with some Nurse Managers having started as CNAs, then LPNs, RNs, and even Directors.

Requirements

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in practicing state.
• Demonstrates understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Must have ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician or other health care provider authorized by the state; the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the development, implementation and modification of the comprehensive plan of care for facility residents and will practice within the legal boundaries for practical nursing authorized by the state for the delivery of patient care and related services.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision (for full-time)
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA (for full-time)
• Life Insurance (for full-time)
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability (for full-time)
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity (for full-time)
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection (for full-time)
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance (for full-time)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees