LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Center of Richland • Richland, WA

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to 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, assigning duties, instructing, and providing clinical supervision to CNAs.

The position is in a skilled nursing facility setting serving residents who need long-term skilled support and daily assistance, as well as patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Care is delivered collaboratively by an interdisciplinary team. The patient population may include people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs; the patient mix varies by facility.

Requirements

• Graduated from 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; certification must remain current during employment.
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• Continuing education credits (CEUs).
• Student loan repayment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 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 coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Night shift differential of $7,500.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed