LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Life Care Centers of America is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join its interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility. The LPN delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services that support patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role includes monitoring and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, and assigning duties, instructing, and providing clinical supervision to CNAs. Facilities provide long-term skilled care and short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Care is delivered collaboratively by nursing, therapy, and medical staff to a diverse patient population with varied needs. Patient mix may vary by facility.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state.
- Maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current during employment.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Nice To Haves
- One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
- Provide care and services to support patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions.
- Assign duties to CNAs, provide instruction, and provide clinical supervision.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave accruing from day one.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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