LPN Licensed Practical Nurse $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Life Care Center of Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services that help patients attain or maintain 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. The position is based in a skilled nursing facility setting serving long-term-care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation. Care is provided as part of an interdisciplinary team. The posting lists full-time and PRN work, night-shift schedules, and a wage range of $41.00–$49.98 DOE. A sign-on bonus is described as negotiable; the title also advertises a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Current license or registration in the applicable state; maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current during employment.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Knowledge and competence in delivering quality nursing care.
Excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.

Nice To Haves

One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
Provide care and services to support patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions.
Assign duties to CNAs, instruct them, and provide clinical supervision.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.