Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Baylor Shift

Life Care Center of Elizabethton • Elizabethton, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality nursing care to patients 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, as well as assigning duties, instructing, and providing clinical supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Current license or registration 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.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge and competence in delivering quality nursing care to patients.
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Provide care and services that 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.

What This Job Offers

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