LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance. Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together. A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
- Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
- CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
- Provide care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition.
- Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
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 that begins accruing on day one
- Life insurance, short/long term disability
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
