Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of licensed practical/vocational nursing.
• Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the state.
• One year of nursing experience.
• Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine daily direction and monitor nursing assistants’ work on the unit to support high-quality care and completion of tasks.
• Assist in orienting new LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants and reinforce training standards.
• Explain nursing procedures and assist staff to support ongoing understanding and training.
• Regularly communicate observations, suggestions, problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, and conditions to the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing.
• Observe and evaluate residents’ health and mental and emotional conditions, and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff.
• Notify physicians and family members according to prescribed procedures when indicated.
• Provide direct resident care, including procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, and naso-gastric tube care and other treatments.
• Participate in reports at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure resident information is communicated.
• Assist with admission, orientation, and observation of new residents.
• Ensure physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, and other matters are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services
• Home and auto insurance
• Discount purchasing program
• Pet insurance