LPN (River Landing)

Brightspire • Colfax, NC

315d

About The Position

As a member of our team at River Landing, you will find the type of resident to caregiver ratios that allows you to provide more than just great care. You will also find time to build relationships with your residents, families, and fellow employees. If you want to be a part of a FAMILY that is committed to outstanding care, we want to hear from you! River Landing at Sandy Ridge is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with a mission "to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve." Our core values are put to good use serving our residents and our fellow teammates.

Requirements

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Responsibilities

• Record a patient's medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions

Benefits

• Great pay
• PAL (Paid Annual Leave) eligibility
• Excellent medical/dental insurance at a low cost
• Insurance for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Access to the Wellness Center and free wellness programs
• Delicious, discounted meals
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Accessed to earned wages prior to payday
• Significant personal/professional development opportunities through PHI University and PHI Leadership Academy
• Employee assistance
• Employee scholarship
• Referral program
• Faith-based and mission-driven
• A true team spirit and belief in making a difference together!

What This Job Offers

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