Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN RN Students

LPN Position at Good Shepherd LTC

This position is ideal for an LPN currently pursuing their RN degree who is seeking continued professional development and advancement opportunities within Long-Term Care (LTC). Good Shepherd LTC residents are young adults with often complex neurological disabilities who typically live with us for their whole lives. We are a home where people come to live their best lives regardless of their level of disability.

We are not a geriatric nursing home and have many opportunities for nursing staff to improve their clinical and professional growth through the residents we serve.

Job Summary:

Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Delegates and evaluates care assigned CNAs to meet resident care needs.

Essential Functions:

• Identifies Resident Care Requirements
• Establishes a Compassionate Environment
• Promotes Resident Independence
• Assures Quality of Care
• Resolves Resident Problems & Needs
• Documents Residents Care Services
• Maintains Confidentiality
• Maintains Safe & Clean Working Environment
• Ensures Resident Safety
• Ensures Operation of Equipment
• Demonstrates Financial Accountability
• Maintains Professional & Technical Knowledge
• Maintains Cooperative Relationships Among Health Care Teams
• Contributes to Organizational Team Effort

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited program required
• Work Experience:
  
  2-4 years of LTC or Rehab experience preferred
• Licenses /
  
  Certifications:
  
  LPN license required, Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required, NAPNES certification preferred.